Despite major progress reducing its benefit appeals backlog, the number of pending VA appeals has increased in recent years. There are 200,000 undecided cases.

The process for veterans to appeal an unsatisfying benefits decision is a long one. There are currently about 460,000 pending appeals, and it takes at least five to seven years for the Board of ...

Despite major progress reducing its benefit appeals backlog, the number of pending VA appeals has increased in recent years. There are 200,000 undecided cases.

“This is very good news for veterans who may have given up on continuing with their VA disability appeals because of the complexity of the process,” said Brett Buchanan, Allsup VA-Accredited ...

WASHINGTON — Veterans rejected for disability benefits will have a new slate of appeals options starting next month, when federal officials will put in place an overhaul the review process with ...

The seal at the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington is shown in June 2013. VA officials' new process for handling benefits appeals cases went into effect on Tuesday ...

Veterans service officers can offer advice and guidance on how to address disagreements.