VA Claims and Appeals

In setting a goal to end the Department of Veterans Affairs' claims backlog in 2015, Shinseki exposed himself to criticism.

"Here is another thought on why VA is struggling with a disability claims backlog."

The American Legion testified at a hearing on Capitol Hill that examined VA's track record in processing disability claims.

Some in the media are calling for Shineski to resign. But most veteran service organizations aren't joining the chorus.

Readers of Tom Philpott’s Military Update column sound off on sleep apnea disability claims.

The backlog can't be solved, Principi argues, until everyone acknowledges how recent laws have expanded eligibility.

Sen. Patty Murray says the VA failed to implement legislation she wrote to counter problems with the appointments system.

Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Florida, is spending the August recess traveling the country and conducting meetings on VA health care.

Paul Rieckhoff said Sen. Bernie Sanders defended the Veterans Affairs Department as the wait-times scandal erupted last year.

A new independent report on Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics found there is still work to do.