I applaud VA's more deliberative approach on these fronts and welcome the opportunity to support the VA in the upcoming budget cycles in the VA's efforts to transform the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) claims processing model.
Hall supports VA's efforts to improve claims processing for veterans.
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we have serious concerns about whether some of the new regulatory provisions in the bill might be implemented by VA in a way that could instead weaken the ability of veterans to receive their full benefits.
the focus here has to be on the veterans, has to be on reducing a claims backlog that all of us agree was an embarrassment and is wrong for our veterans.
Instead of helping these veterans reach an optimal point of social and emotional homeostasis, VA's procedures are an obstacle to this end--inflicting upon the most noble of our citizens a process that feels accusatory and doubtful of their…
Like many of you, I agree with Ranking Member Filner that VA should remember that 'VA' should stand for 'Veteran Advocate' and not 'Veteran Adversary.'
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