Eric Shinseki: “I need to get inside of this. There is, in my opinion, no reason why a…”

On the recordJanuary 13, 2009

I need to get inside of this. There is, in my opinion, no reason why a veteran submits a claim and then takes a number and waits for 6 months.

Said by

Eric Shinseki

Source

Shinseki emphasizes the need to address veterans' claims backlog.

More from Eric Shinseki

Apr 17, 2013

a veteran, no matter where he or she lives, deserves to have access to the best health care we have in our system

Apr 10, 2013

Too many veterans wait too long to receive benefits they deserve. We know this is unacceptable...

Oct 8, 2013

I am appalled that the House considered a bill that only partially funded the Department of Veterans Affairs...

May 14, 2014

Veterans deserve to have full faith in their VA.

Eric Shinseki: “I need to get inside of this. There is, in my opinion, no reason why a veteran submits a claim and then takes a number…”