Veterans board grants or improves benefits in 9 of 10 cases reviewed
June 18, 2025
Current and past members of the board that oversees reviews and appeals of veterans benefits in Canada say a recent doubling in the rate of favourable decisions may be the result of managerial interference and a lax application of standards.
Unpublished Newswire
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