VA processing disability claims in record time

VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this year

VA officials announced this week that the agency had processed more than 2 million disability benefits claims for veterans in fiscal year 2025, faster than ever before. The agency achieved this milestone about a month faster than the all-time record reached in fiscal 2024. VA has set new records in total claims processed each of the last three fiscal years. The rise has come in part because of the steadily increasing total number of claims filed annually, which at times has outpaced processing capacity.

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White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles

President Donald Trump has nominated Karen Brazell to serve as the next VA Under Secretary for Benefits. She would be the permanent replacement to Josh Jacobs, who stepped down from the role in January. Brazell was named a senior advisor to Secretary Doug Collins earlier this year. She previously worked in the department as part of the VA’s Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction. Officials also nominated Alan Boehme to serve as Assistant Secretary of VA for Information and Technology

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Fear of reprisal contributes to ‘scourge’ of military sexual trauma, veterans groups warn

The nation’s leading veterans service organizations urged Congress to adopt a bill that would give survivors of MST and sexual harassment greater access to VA health care services and benefits. Sexual assault and harassment are an underreported “scourge” in the armed services, commented Kristina Keenan, VFW’s national legislative service director. “Fear of retaliation, peer pressure and trauma contribute to underreporting,” she said.

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Understanding the VA rating for asthma

If you’re a veteran with asthma, you may qualify for an asthma VA rating, especially if you were exposed to burn pits during your service. We explain how the VA rates asthma, who may be eligible for compensation, and what veterans can do if their respiratory issues prevent them from working.

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Oxbryta® lawsuit

If you or a loved one took Oxbryta® to treat sickle cell disease and later experienced vaso-occlusive crisis that resulted in severe complications such as acute chest syndrome, multi-organ failure, an acute cardiac or pulmonary event, stroke, or death, you may be able to join the Oxbryta lawsuit.