Elizabeth Esty: “Thank you, Mr. Ranking Member, and thank you for your leadership on this issue. I appreciate the kind words of my…”

Again, I think we need clarity on this.

If they cannot see--the VSOs who are on the front line are unable to see the legacy claims, then we are not really getting the benefit--the promised benefits of this IT innovation.

I want to thank Chairman Roe and Chairman Isakson and Ranking Members Tester and Walz, in particular for their efforts on the Blue Water Navy veterans.

I am happy to welcome everyone here today as we enter the home stretch on the implementation of the Appeals Modernization Act.