VA breaks record: over 3 million disability claims processed as payouts top $207 billion
The Department of Veterans Affairs processed a record 3 million disability claims, with total payouts exceeding $207 billion. The agency aims to improve speed and convenience for veterans receiving benefits. These figures mark a historic high for the department's processing capabilities.
“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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