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VA Crushes Backlog Lowest Since Trump Era
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- VA disability claims backlog under 100,000 first time since May 2020 under President Trump.
- Backlog slashed 63% since Trump returned January 2025 after rising 24% under Biden to 264,717.
- Claims over 125 days dropped from 70% in 2013 to 17% now with record productivity.
The Department of Veterans Affairs reports consistent backlog below 100,000. Reducing it remains urgent priority for Secretary Doug Collins.
Lowest point in Trump’s first term hit 64,783 claims December 2019. Backlog defines claims pending over 125 days.
“Under President Trump, VA is providing Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors all of the benefits they have earned as quickly and conveniently as possible,” Secretary Doug Collins said.
“VA’s claims processing productivity is the highest it has ever been, and we look forward to continuing to provide record levels of service to Veterans and VA beneficiaries,” Collins stated.
Trump’s second term achievements include over 30 new VA health facilities, expanded care access, and housing 50,000 homeless veterans in FY 2025—highest in seven years.
“We’re not just talking about the American Dream; we’re making it more accessible for the heroes who defended it,” Collins posted on X.
Stand with our veterans—share this victory for American heroes today.
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