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Ann Kirkpatrick: The majority of the backlog is over two years. We have even heard reports of veterans who passed away while waiting for…

On the recordMarch 19, 2013
The majority of the backlog is over two years. We have even heard reports of veterans who passed away while waiting for their claims to be processed.
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Ann Kirkpatrick
Democratic · Arizona

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Kirkpatrick highlights the severe backlog affecting veterans' claims.

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