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or those discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. This program covers tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies. Veterans can also transfer their benefits to dependents under certain conditions. Another significant program is the
Montgomery GI Bill, which provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans for various educational pursuits. VBA also offers educational benefits for veteran dependents through programs such as the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Program, which provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. Other educational programs include the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), the National Call to Service Program, and the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP).
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employees who engage with service members, veterans, and their families through client services such as the
National Contact Center. Each state has at least one Regional Office, along with Washington, DC, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. Larger states & states with higher veteran populations have more than one office --three in California (San Diego, Los Angeles, and Oakland), and two each in New York (New York City and Buffalo), Texas (Houston and Waco), and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). Even though there are regional offices in each state, VR&E claims are the only ones processed exclusively at local regional offices. Compensation claims can be assigned to any regional office through the National Work Queue, ensuring efficient distribution of workload based on resource availability. Other claims are processed through specialized regional processing structures:
503:, and improvements and expansion of various benefits management systems. While the requested amounts generally aim to reflect the administration's priorities and plans for enhancing veterans' services, the appropriated amounts, approved by Congress, can differ. These differences can affect the implementation and expansion of various programs. For instance, in some years, the appropriated amounts may be lower than requested, necessitating adjustments in planned initiatives. Conversely, in other years, additional appropriations may be made to address unforeseen needs or emergencies. Additionally, the VA receives advance appropriations to ensure that in the event of an impasse in appropriations, VA benefit delivery is not affected. Therefore, the table numbers may not completely reflect the requested or appropriated dollars.
349:(USB), currently Josh Jacobs, who is responsible for overseeing the delivery of benefits and services to veterans and their families. The USB is supported by the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits (PDUSB) who assists the USB in managing the overall operations of VBA and serves as the senior advisor. Under the PDUSB are two additional DUSB offices: The Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Policy and Oversight who manages and oversees the administration of VBA's benefits portfolio through their respective service lines, and the Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Field Operations (DUS-FO) who provides, management and guidance to the 56 regional offices and ensures the effective delivery of benefits and services at the local level.
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education, and job placement assistance. VR&E services include comprehensive evaluation to determine abilities, skills, and interests for employment, vocational counseling and rehabilitation planning, employment services such as job-training and job-seeking skills, assistance finding and keeping a job, including the use of special employer incentives, and, if needed, post-secondary training at a college, vocational, technical or business school. Additionally, VR&E supports independent living for veterans unable to work due to their disabilities through its readiness (rehabilitation) mission.
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the need for a substantial down payment and private mortgage insurance required in conventional mortgage transactions. The service also includes the Native
American Direct Loan (NADL) program, which provides direct loans to eligible Native American veterans to finance the purchase, construction, or improvement of homes on Federal Trust Land. Additionally, the Veterans Affairs Supplemental Loan (VASP) program and other foreclosure avoidance programs offer support to veterans facing financial difficulties.
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Pension, offers monthly payments to the surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of deceased wartime veterans. The
Fiduciary Service provides oversight for VA's most vulnerable beneficiaries who are unable to manage their own VA benefits. Additionally, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) provides monthly benefits to eligible survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease.
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246:, which was the original "GI Bill", provided education benefits, unemployment compensation, and home loans, significantly impacting the lives of returning veterans. To manage the surge in claims, the VA expanded its workforce and facilities, leading to the establishment of the Department of Veterans Benefits in 1953, the direct predecessor of today's VBA.
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Modernization Act of 2017 introduced more efficient options for appeals, but the backlog continues. Integrating electronic health records (EHR) systems aims to streamline the process, though technical and logistical challenges persist. Early data suggests new review processes are expediting appeals, but the full impact is still being evaluated.
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benefit that provides guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance to veterans with service-connected disabilities. Additionally, Traumatic Injury
Protection under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) provides short-term financial assistance to severely injured service members to assist them in their recovery from traumatic injuries.
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build trust and ensure accountability. Regular reports and audits have been suggested as ways to improve transparency. VBA has launched various outreach and education initiatives, including online resources, informational webinars, and collaboration with veteran service organizations to increase awareness and access to benefits.
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Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service, formerly known as the Veteran Rehabilitation & Education Service, assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and maintain suitable careers. The program offers services such as vocational counseling, training,
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Operations (OFO) provides operational oversight to the district offices and 56 regional offices within the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. OFO also facilitates outreach and public contact services across the administration and ensures quality and training for VBA
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Medical Disability Examination Office is responsible for managing the VBA's contract medical disability examinations, which provide Compensation & Pension Exams to veterans who apply for disability compensation with the statutorily required medical examination to veterans and other claimants
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The Education Service administers several educational assistance programs to help veterans and their families pursue their educational goals. The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001,
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The Pension and Fiduciary Service offers pension programs for wartime veterans and their survivors. The Veterans Pension provides monthly payments to wartime veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements and have limited income and net worth. The Survivors Pension, also known as the Death
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Over the past five fiscal years, the VBA has seen requested consistent increases in its budget to accommodate the rising number of claims and to enhance service delivery. The budget requests have focused on various modernization initiatives, such as updating the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities,
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VA Home Loan Guaranty Service program helps veterans, service members, and eligible surviving spouses obtain, retain, and adapt homes. VA does not directly provide loans but instead facilitates the loan process by offering a partial guaranty of loans made by private lenders. This guaranty replaces
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signed an executive order that merged the Veterans Bureau, the Bureau of Pensions, and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers to form the Veterans Administration (VA). This consolidation aimed to streamline and improve the delivery of benefits and services to veterans. The VA became the
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VBA has faced persistent criticism for significant delays in processing disability claims and appeals, leading to financial hardships and prolonged periods without benefits for veterans, and increased backlogs. While VBA has made efforts to streamline the process, challenges remain. The Appeals
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significantly enhanced educational benefits for veterans who served after September 10, 2001. This bill included provisions for tuition and fees, a housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies, making higher education more accessible for a new generation of veterans. This was further
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allows veterans to convert their SGLI coverage to renewable term insurance after separation from service. The Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) program offers life insurance to veterans with service-connected disabilities. The Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) program is a new
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reformed the appeals process for veterans' benefits claims, aiming to reduce the backlog and expedite decisions. This act introduced a new framework for handling appeals, providing veterans with multiple options to seek review of their claims and improving the overall efficiency of the appeals
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For fiscal year 2025, VBAs requested amounts emphasize the continued modernization efforts, including the expansion of the Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS), increased funding to support timely processing of claims, and the implementation of the Honoring our PACT Act, which addresses
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The Office of Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) partners within and outside of VA and with numerous federal agencies to advance the economic empowerment and independence of service members, veterans, and their families through increasing access to VA benefits, programs, and
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In the early 1800s, the clerical work related to veterans' claims was handled by a small office within the War Department. By 1833, this office evolved into the Bureau of Pensions, tasked with administering pension payments to veterans and their families. Following the Civil War, the bureau's
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The Compensation Service provides tax-free monetary benefits to veterans with disabilities resulting from or aggravated by military service. Veterans can apply for disability compensation online, by mail, or in person at a VA regional office. VBA evaluates claims based on the severity of the
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During World War I, new types of benefits, such as insurance and vocational training for disabled veterans, were introduced. These programs were initially managed by separate agencies until the Veterans Bureau was established in 1921 to centralize their administration. In 1930, President
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VBA has a history that can be traced back to the American Revolution when the Continental Congress passed the first national pension laws for wounded soldiers. Initially, these pensions were administered by individual states until the federal government assumed responsibility in 1789.
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Fiduciary Service claims are processed through one of six fiduciary hubs located at the Regional Offices in Columbia, South Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; Lincoln, Nebraska; Louisville, Kentucky; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Salt Lake City,
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1111:
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1100:
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1074:
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1055:
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1031:
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281:
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193:va.gov/benefits
184:
158:
149:Joshua Jacobs,
123:
121:
117:
114:
109:
106:
104:
102:
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100:
91:
68:
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63:
54:Agency overview
48:
28:
24:
17:
12:
11:
5:
1963:
1953:
1952:
1947:
1930:
1929:
1927:
1926:
1920:
1918:
1912:
1911:
1909:
1908:
1902:
1900:
1894:
1893:
1891:
1890:
1884:
1882:
1876:
1875:
1873:
1872:
1866:
1864:
1858:
1857:
1850:
1848:
1846:
1845:
1842:
1839:
1836:
1833:
1830:
1827:
1824:
1821:
1818:
1815:
1812:
1808:
1806:
1800:
1799:
1797:
1796:
1787:
1777:
1776:
1770:Headquarters:
1767:
1764:
1763:
1756:
1755:
1748:
1741:
1733:
1721:
1720:External links
1718:
1716:
1715:
1690:
1647:
1620:
1593:Military Times
1578:
1564:
1550:
1536:
1522:
1508:
1493:
1466:Military Times
1451:
1429:
1394:
1359:
1332:
1304:
1274:
1222:
1198:
1159:
1118:
1093:
1072:
1047:
1030:
1027:
1021:
1018:
1012:
1009:
1003:
1000:
994:
991:
989:
986:
983:
982:
980:
979:
970:
961:
951:
947:
946:
942:
939:
938:$ 210,897,534
936:
933:
930:
927:
924:
921:
918:
915:
912:
909:
906:
903:
900:
897:
896:$ 188,743,668
894:
890:
889:
885:
882:
881:$ 194,531,688
879:
876:
873:
870:
867:
864:
861:
858:
855:
852:
849:
846:
843:
840:
839:$ 177,740,336
837:
833:
832:
828:
825:
824:$ 158,543,906
822:
819:
816:
813:
810:
807:
804:
801:
798:
795:
792:
789:
786:
783:
782:$ 141,420,690
780:
776:
775:
771:
768:
767:$ 152,885,466
765:
762:
759:
756:
753:
750:
747:
744:
741:
738:
735:
732:
729:
726:
725:$ 133,794,514
723:
719:
718:
714:
711:
710:$ 136,664,794
708:
705:
702:
699:
696:
693:
690:
687:
684:
681:
678:
675:
672:
669:
668:$ 115,761,451
666:
662:
661:
657:
654:
653:$ 125,201,508
651:
648:
645:
642:
639:
636:
633:
630:
627:
624:
621:
618:
615:
612:
611:$ 104,521,680
609:
605:
604:
602:
599:
596:
593:
590:
587:
584:
581:
578:
575:
572:
569:
566:
563:
560:
557:
553:
552:
550:
547:
544:
539:
536:
533:
528:
523:
520:
517:
495:
492:
491:
490:
487:
483:
480:
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461:
458:
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427:
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410:
407:
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398:
392:
389:
383:
380:
379:
378:
374:
371:
362:
359:
354:
351:
342:
339:
329:
326:
325:
324:
317:
309:
280:
277:
270:Following the
251:
248:
236:Herbert Hoover
226:
223:
217:
214:
196:
195:
190:
186:
185:
183:
182:
176:
174:
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164:
160:
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1951:
1948:
1946:
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1922:
1921:
1919:
1917:
1913:
1907:
1904:
1903:
1901:
1899:
1895:
1889:
1886:
1885:
1883:
1881:
1877:
1871:
1868:
1867:
1865:
1863:
1859:
1843:
1840:
1837:
1834:
1831:
1828:
1825:
1822:
1819:
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1809:
1807:
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1791:
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1786:
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1779:
1778:
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1761:
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1532:
1526:
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1504:
1497:
1489:
1483:
1468:
1467:
1462:
1455:
1439:
1433:
1425:
1419:
1405:
1398:
1390:
1384:
1373:
1366:
1364:
1349:
1345:
1339:
1337:
1321:
1317:
1311:
1309:
1293:
1289:
1283:
1281:
1279:
1270:
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1239:
1237:
1235:
1233:
1231:
1229:
1227:
1212:
1208:
1202:
1194:
1188:
1174:
1170:
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1154:
1148:
1129:
1122:
1107:
1103:
1097:
1082:
1076:
1062:
1058:
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1048:
1046:
1045:
1042:from the
1041:
1026:
1017:
1008:
999:
974:
965:
956:
952:
948:
945:
943:
940:
937:
934:
931:
928:
925:
922:
919:
916:
913:
910:
908:$ 15,853,044
907:
904:
901:
898:
895:
892:
891:
888:
886:
883:
880:
877:
874:
871:
868:
865:
862:
859:
856:
853:
851:$ 12,466,467
850:
847:
844:
841:
838:
835:
834:
831:
829:
826:
823:
820:
817:
814:
811:
808:
805:
802:
799:
796:
794:$ 12,223,649
793:
790:
787:
784:
781:
778:
777:
774:
772:
769:
766:
763:
760:
757:
754:
751:
748:
745:
742:
739:
737:$ 13,175,454
736:
733:
730:
727:
724:
721:
720:
717:
715:
712:
709:
706:
703:
700:
697:
694:
691:
688:
685:
682:
680:$ 14,824,693
679:
676:
673:
670:
667:
664:
663:
660:
658:
655:
652:
649:
646:
643:
640:
637:
634:
631:
628:
625:
623:$ 14,618,908
622:
619:
616:
613:
610:
607:
606:
603:
600:
597:
594:
591:
588:
585:
582:
579:
576:
573:
570:
567:
564:
561:
558:
555:
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545:
543:
540:
532:
527:
519:Compensation
514:
508:
504:
502:
488:
484:
481:
477:
474:
473:
472:
467:
453:
450:
445:
444:
439:
438:
432:
423:
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416:
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397:
388:
375:
372:
369:
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138:32,000 (2023)
137:
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98:United States
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996:
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955:
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941:$ 4,034,000
920:$ 2,407,674
914:$ 2,620,762
902:$ 3,038,638
899:$ 2,741,777
887:
884:$ 3,898,999
863:$ 1,976,337
845:$ 3,206,643
842:$ 2,623,782
830:
827:$ 3,863,000
806:$ 1,726,699
788:$ 3,548,552
785:$ 2,651,672
773:
770:$ 3,423,000
749:$ 1,824,723
731:$ 4,772,559
728:$ 2,279,201
716:
713:$ 3,207,001
692:$ 1,542,002
674:$ 4,944,460
671:$ 2,181,749
659:
656:$ 3,004,700
635:$ 1,824,723
617:$ 5,399,190
614:$ 2,100,000
542:
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516:Fiscal Year
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173:Child agency
107:38°54′3.25″N
87:Headquarters
77:Jurisdiction
1704:www.gao.gov
1679:cite report
1383:cite report
1263:cite report
1147:cite report
122: /
110:77°2′5.37″W
1939:Categories
1709:2024-07-06
1641:2024-07-06
1409:2024-07-07
1353:2024-07-06
1326:2024-07-06
1298:2024-07-06
1216:2024-07-08
1178:2024-07-08
1112:2024-07-08
1087:2024-07-06
1066:2024-07-08
1029:References
935:$ 145,013
932:$ 348,908
926:$ 292,514
923:$ 305,043
911:$ 377,928
905:$ 410,187
878:$ 141,868
875:$ 443,302
869:$ 356,633
866:$ 307,671
857:$ 318,307
854:$ 371,073
848:$ 406,091
821:$ 136,573
818:$ 411,781
812:$ 408,604
809:$ 294,088
800:$ 530,630
797:$ 352,294
791:$ 384,321
764:$ 120,401
761:$ 418,008
755:$ 500,198
752:$ 286,401
743:$ 224,733
740:$ 343,553
734:$ 357,915
707:$ 111,176
704:$ 354,986
698:$ 580,164
695:$ 279,209
686:$ 199,040
683:$ 256,188
677:$ 349,565
647:$ 330,590
641:$ 129,224
638:$ 245,400
629:$ 201,916
626:$ 223,500
620:$ 331,300
525:Education
341:Leadership
1609:cite news
1482:cite news
917:$ 54,132
860:$ 46,868
803:$ 42,466
746:$ 34,005
689:$ 27,244
650:$ 82,400
632:$ 20,800
535:VR&E
522:Pensions
135:Employees
1665:(Report)
1418:cite web
1187:cite web
872:$ 1,646
815:$ 1,585
758:$ 1,524
701:$ 1,870
644:$ 1,300
501:PACT Act
377:Vietnam.
316:process.
289:Iraq War
1669:July 6,
1599:July 7,
1472:July 7,
1444:July 7,
1253:July 6,
1137:July 8,
216:History
189:Website
67: (
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486:Texas.
59:Formed
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779:2023
722:2022
665:2021
608:2020
546:OTED
479:Utah.
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