Elizabeth Esty: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am very happy to be here this morning for the second legislative hearing this Congress for…”

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 am strongly urging this big new class of freshmen Members of Congress, whether they serve on this Committee or not, to honor that commitment to our Nation's veterans.

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