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Friday, July 31, 2009 at 07:59AM Veterans Disability System Needs Reform
PANEL AGREES ON NEED TO REFORM VETERANS' DISABILITY SYSTEM
Chairman Akaka encouraged by Administration's willingness to admit shortcomings; witnesses suggest solutions to claims processing challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Witnesses testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs agreed today on the need to reform the veterans' disability compensation system. Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) heard from representatives of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, Disabled American Veterans, and a law professor to discuss disability claims processing. The Government Accountability Office presented previously unpublishedfindings on claims processing from an ongoing review of disability compensation.
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