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VA benefits backlog down 45% since Inauguration Day
- The backlog of veterans waiting for VA benefits has decreased by 45% since Inauguration Day, according to U.S. Representative David Rouzer, R-N.C.
- The backlog stood at over 264,000 when President Trump took office, but has dropped to 144,000 as of September.
- From January 2021 to January 2025, the backlog increased by 24%, reaching 264,000 during the Biden administration.
- Rouzer emphasizes the need for continued progress in providing veterans with the best care possible.
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Backlog of VA benefits down 45% since Trump took office
From January 2021 to January 2025, the backlog went from 213,000 to 264,000 – an increase of 24% under Biden. The September number stands at 144,000, a 45% decrease from President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
·Washington, United States
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Right
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Left
L 37%
C 27%
R 36%
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