Backlog of Veterans' Disability Claims Increases 179% Under Obama

[London Girl]

The OP really needs to do some research on the facts behind the backlog.

[jt800]

Originally Posted by London Girl

The OP really needs to do some research on the facts behind the backlog.

Going on the linked story....

When Obama took office, there were approximately 390,000 outstanding claims, of which only 22 percent had been pending for more than 180 days.


That number had been falling during the second George W. Bush administration, despite the military being heavily engaged in two wars. At the beginning of Bush’s second term, the VA had about 480,000 outstanding claims, with only 21 percent backlogged for more than 180 days.


That number fell by almost 100,000 claims by the time Obama took office

[chucksnee]

Originally Posted by London Girl

The OP really needs to do some research on the facts behind the backlog.

And those would be?

Originally Posted by London Girl

Clearly you are unaware that claims skyrocketed in 2010 after the rules made it easier to apply for compensation

Really, well please provide some links for before and after?

I really think you have no clue what you are talking about....

Originally Posted by nicet4

I made my initial claim for a service related injury, Agent Orange exposure and Type 2 diabetes) two weeks ago last Friday.

I was told to expect one year. Lucky I don't need the money or service from the VA.

Originally Posted by Darkatt

My claim for adjustment was made in january. Still awaiting an answer.

It's been over a year for me....

nicet4 and Darkatt, do you know about this site:

https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefi...enefits.portal

You can do most everything here, include follow your claim.

[London Girl]

Originally Posted by chucksnee

Really, well please provide some links for before and after?

I really think you have no clue what you are talking about....

Processing of Retroactive Agent Orange Claims Nearly Complete - Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Info is all there.

Reference to 2010 rule change.

Reference to new Agent Orange claims.

Have a read for yourself.

[chucksnee]

Originally Posted by London Girl

Processing of Retroactive Agent Orange Claims Nearly Complete - Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Info is all there.

Reference to 2010 rule change.

Reference to new Agent Orange claims.

Have a read for yourself.

That's awesome, however, as you can see below, you stated claims (means ALL CLAIMS) skyrocketed after it was easier to apply for compensation, so again, I ask, what rules for compensation have been made easier, other than Agent Orange, that you cherry picked....which BTW is awesome for all of those who were serving during that time period...

Originally Posted by London Girl

Clearly you are unaware that claims skyrocketed in 2010 after the rules made it easier to apply for compensation

I still stand by my post, you have no idea what you are talking about....and clearly nothing to back up what you stated....

[London Girl]

Originally Posted by chucksnee

That's awesome, however, as you can see below, you stated claims (means ALL CLAIMS) skyrocketed after it was easier to apply for compensation, so again, I ask, what rules for compensation have been made easier, other than Agent Orange, that you cherry picked....which BTW is awesome for all of those who were serving during that time period...



I still stand by my post, you have no idea what you are talking about....and clearly nothing to back up what you stated....

And I stand by mine.

Rules Change for Vets' PTSD Benefits | PBS NewsHour | July 12, 2010 | PBS

Re: Relaxation of rules for PTSD. In addition to the earlier reference from the Department Of Veterans Affairs regarding Agent Orange.

You can blather all you like but claims went up and you know it.

Edit: You can surely bet on more even more delays if this country gets sucked into even more wars.