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Veterans Appeals and Claims Nominees Face Senate Grilling
Original: Veterans Appeals, Claims Nominees in Hot Seat at Senate Grilling
Nominees for senior positions overseeing veterans appeals and claims appeared before a Senate committee for confirmation questioning. Lawmakers pressed the candidates on backlogs, processing delays and reform of the benefits system. The hearing comes as the Department of Veterans Affairs faces continued scrutiny over how quickly veterans receive decisions on disability and benefits claims.
Why now: The Senate confirmation hearing for key veterans benefits roles is drawing attention amid ongoing concerns over claims backlogs.
US SenateDepartment of Veterans AffairsBoard of Veterans' Appeals
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