Elizabeth Esty: “This is really a model of democracy, which is not just about Congress working, but about the American people.”

I want to make sure that VA is using RAMP to inform the new system, and not as a means to disguise a true size of the appeals backlog.

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

Let me be clear. When the report on military sexual trauma came to my attention in August, I was disappointed and disturbed.

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.