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Changing VA culture

An American Legion women veterans panel discusses the challenges women face at VA medical centers and initiatives to solve them.

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Legion sponsors first claims fair

Veterans in the D.C. area get a helping hand in filing claims for VA benefits.

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Student veterans question GI Bill delays

Advocates for student veterans say VA’s current processing system for Post 9/11 GI Bill claims is not enough to minimize, eliminate delays.

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Legion to host Veterans Benefits Claims Fair

American Legion service officers will be available Feb. 21 in Washington, D.C., to help local veterans apply for VA benefits.

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Disabled vets overpaid by nearly $1 billion

A House subcommittee hearing examined the effectiveness of Veterans Business Administration’s 100 percent temporary disability rating.

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Legion opposes military pay cut idea

American Legion national commander says Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s idea to cut military pay is not the way to help solve debt crisis.

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Legion to Panetta: No cut to military pay

American Legion national commander says Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's proposal to trim military pay is "plain wrong."

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Improvements made to eBenefits website

Joint VA/DoD web portal provides access to variety of military, veterans benefits resources.

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VA’s paperless claims processing system underway

Veterans disability claims being handled electronically at regional benefits processing offices.

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VA eliminates Eligibility Verification Report

The elimination will allow staff to focus on the compensation claims backlog.

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