VA cuts processing time for GI Bill bennies

VA cuts processing time for GI Bill bennies
By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Dec 3, 2007 17:27:30 EST

The Department of Veterans Affairs has cut eight days from the length of time it takes to process a new claim for GI Bill education benefits.

VA officials announced Monday that the average processing time is 32 days for first-time recipients, down from 40 days a year ago. For those re-enrolling in school, the average is now 13 days, down from the previous 20, according to the statement.

“Our processing time is good and it is going to continue to get better,” said Gordon Mansfield, acting VA secretary.

Keith Wilson, VA’s education services director, said processing time in November was cut to just 26 days for initial claims and to 10 days for re-enrollments, a sign of continued progress.

VA officials said their goal is to cut processing time by 20 percent within one year.

The drop applies to education benefits claims, not disability benefits claims, which have been an area of greater concern; it takes almost six months, on average, to process initial disability claims and almost two years if a veteran appeals the initial VA decision.


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/12/military_gibill_fasterclaims_071203w/



uhc comment: These stupid fuckers continually amaze me. "Oh, lookie here!! We cut eight days off getting education benefits!!1!"

Here's a suggestion for you: Why don't you make the maximum waiting time for veterans with disabilities one month. Period. No exceptions. And drugging them to the gills is NOT an option.