Big Progress on VA Backlog

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 09/24/2025 10:05 PM EDT

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Backlog of Vets waiting for VA benefits down 45%

When President Trump took office in January, the backlog of Veterans waiting more than 125 days for a decision on their VA disability benefits claim stood at more than 264,000. That number is now down 45%.

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VA Resources, we're here for you.

For any questions or requests, 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number.
Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
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Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert
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For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App or MyHealtheVet secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.

Upcoming VA Events

VA is hosting hundreds of free events around the country for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the weekly outreach events calendar to find an event near you.

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VA Awards $84M in Grants to Fight Veteran Homelessness

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced $84 million in grants to 176 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. $42 million in grants will cover legal services and another $42 million in grants will go toward case management services to improve housing retention by Veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless or who were previously homeless and are transitioning to permanent housing.

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Jobs for Veterans

Employers from around the country are looking to hire Veterans. Get info about more than 80 openings across the nation and multiple career fairs below.

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Check out hundreds of discounts and deals available to Veterans, service members and retirees.

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