So, in that short period of time before they self-identified the misinterpretation of the memorandum...

As we continue to see a decrease in the number of backlogged claims, it appears we can also expect to see the number of appeals increase.

I think it may be a very dated perception by the Inspector General.

My question earlier was, what participation did critical stakeholders have in the development of that national policy?

Would you provide that metrics for the Committee?

I hope you will focus on as to how we close the gap.

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VA continues to struggle with the future of the integrated electronic health records and modernization of VistA.

I think there is some visionary work that is happening inside VA.

Hundreds of thousands of veterans and their families are waiting in a backlog of disability claims.