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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to hire more than 2,000 claims-processing employees in fiscal 2027 after receiving a record 3.15 million benefits claims in fiscal 2026, …
VA Plans 2,000 Hires as Veterans Benefits Claims Surge Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs reduced its disability compensation and pension claims backlog below 70,000 as of July 7, the lowest level since February 2020, shortening delays …
VA Cuts Disability Claims Backlog to Six-Year Low Read More
What This Means for You West Los Angeles Campus: The VA has terminated three agreements at the West LA medical campus to reclaim property for a planned housing and support …
VA Ends West Los Angeles Leases, Seeks Dental Contractor, and Streamlines Survivor Benefit Claims Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) will host her annual Veterans Expo on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center …
Katie Muth to Host Annual Veterans Expo in Oaks Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a temporary expansion of burial benefits for certain Veterans, marking a significant change aimed at better honoring those …
VA Expands Burial Benefits for Veterans Receiving Hospice Care at Home Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled a comprehensive three-part initiative designed to streamline access to benefits for survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and servicemembers. …
VA Pledges Compassionate Care: Streamlining Benefits for Grieving Families Read More