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I was a Mental Health Provider working for the VHA in Burlington, VT. The scheduling system is not the problem. The problem is simple. The need for care greatly exceeds the supply of providers. 
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You served your country, and in the process you were injured. It could be a bad back. It could be loss of limb. Or maybe you're not sure if you're entitled to any government benefits. American Legion service officers file thousands of VA claims each year on behalf of America's veterans. And the Legion's Benefits Calculator can help you prepare to file a claim.
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VA to expedite decisions for year-old claims
Department of Veterans Affairs announces initiative to expedite compensation claims decisions for veterans who have waited one year or longer.
Legion to Congress: Reject TRICARE hike proposals
If the president’s forthcoming budget proposal includes TRICARE increases, the Legion wants Congress to reject it.
Tell us about your own VA claim wait
Legion wants to hear from Legionnaires about specifics of their VA benefit claims in order to paint a clearer picture of the growing backlog.
Legionnaire receives Presidential Citizens Medal
North Carolina Legionnaire Mike Dorman cited for company he founded, runs that assists veterans with mental, physical disabilities.
Legion: Fix VA’s process, not priorities
American Legion opposes the prioritization of some disabled wartime veterans over others when seeking their VA benefits.
Legion submits solutions for VA backlog
As the number of undecided claims continues to grow, The American Legion calls for greater attention to accuracy and employing more veterans as claims processors.
Partnership needed to beat the claims backlog
VA is counting on The American Legion and other VSOs to help reduce its backlog of disability claims.
Legion defends VA chief against columnist
Eric Shinseki taken to task by TIME Magazine columnist Joe Klein. The Legion responds in defense of VA chief.
Legion tackles claims backlog in Baltimore
The American Legion is assisting one of VA’s regional offices with its disability claims processing.
New Web portal improves VA info sharing
Stakeholder Enterprise Portal developed to improve speed, accuracy and efficiency of information sharing between VA and VSOs.