When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...
The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million disability claims in 2025, breaking records for speed. Average processing time dropped to 132 days, down from 141 days at the start of the ...
Every year, hundreds of thousands of veterans file disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and every year, a significant number wait months or even years for a decision. The VA ...