VA breaks record: over 3 million disability claims processed as payouts top $207 billion
The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 3 million disability claims, setting a new record. Total payouts have surpassed $207 billion. The administration attributes the volume to efforts intended to make the benefits process faster and more convenient for veterans.
“Putting Veterans first means making VA benefits faster, better and more convenient, and under President Trump, that’s exactly what we’re doing.”
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