Insights into how veteran’s disability claims are processed

Three charts from a Government Accountability Office report on the status of backlogged Veteran’s Benefits Administration disability claims give insights into how the process works and the recent history of claims filed. The report (PDF) was part of testimony before a Senate committee on March 13, 2013. (Click images for larger view).

Overview of VA’s Disability Claims Process

Overview of VA’s Disability Claims Process

Overview of VA’s Disability Claims Process

Timeliness of Phases in VA’s Claims Process

Timeliness of Phases in VA’s Claims Process for Fiscal Year 2011

Timeliness of Phases in VA’s Claims Process for Fiscal Year 2011

VA Compensation Rating Claims Received, Completed, and Backlogged

VA Compensation Rating Claims Received, Completed, and Backlogged,  Fiscal Years 2009 to 2011

VA Compensation Rating Claims Received, Completed, and Backlogged, Fiscal Years 2009 to 2011