Nita Lowey: “After working 4 years to reduce the claims backlog, it is once again…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2017

After working 4 years to reduce the claims backlog, it is once again increasing, and the Choice Program will soon run out of money and is in need of reform.

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Nita Lowey

Democratic · New York

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Highlighting the challenges faced by the VA regarding claims backlog and funding.

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Nita Lowey: “After working 4 years to reduce the claims backlog, it is once again increasing, and the Choice Program will soon run…”

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