Hiring, overtime, and AI: VA is Processing veterans’ disability claims faster than ever

The VA has been developing AI systems to help claims processors sift through the evidence that veterans submit for their disability claims.
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Here’s Why January Is the Best Time to File Your VA Disability Claim

The 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games took place May 31-June 5, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. (Department of Veterans Affairs) The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million ...

Veterans Could Benefit from New Protections Under Bill

The Veterans Benefits Information Protection Act is aimed at cracking down on practices lawmakers say exploit veterans.
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VA evidence tools and appeals process reshape disability claims

Recent VA resources and expert guides emphasize that strong, relevant medical and service evidence is critical to winning or increasing disability claims. New tools like updated checklists, DBQs, and ...

VA may have closed your appeal by mistake: Check if you're affected

Many veterans assume that “no news” simply means their case is still pending. Discovering an appeal was quietly closed months ...
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The wrong order for a veteran’s disability exam 40 years ago affects a claim for benefits today

WASHINGTON — John Keith Taylor developed dozens of painful tumors on his torso, arms and legs as an aircraft maintenance technician in the Air Force who handled jet fuel, hydraulic fluid and other ...