Backlogs for veterans seeking disability benefits are about to get worse, unions warn | Unpublished
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Author: Ben Andrews
Publication Date: February 25, 2026 - 17:12

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Backlogs for veterans seeking disability benefits are about to get worse, unions warn

February 25, 2026
Unions say a persistent backlog preventing veterans from accessing disability benefits after a claim denial is about to get worse, as the Bureau of Pensions Advocates is set to lose nearly half its workforce. Read More


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