Veterans' Benefits: Training for Experienced Disability Claims Processors
GAO-10-1029T
Published: Sep 16, 2010. Publicly Released: Sep 16, 2010.
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GAO was asked to present its views on the training requirements and procedures for VA personnel responsible for processing compensation and pension claims. This statement is based primarily upon an April 2010 GAO report on VA's training for experienced disability claims processors (GAO-10-445) and includes information on actions VBA says it has taken in response to our recommendations. This statement focuses on (1) experienced disability claims processors' views regarding training, and (2) VBA's efforts to monitor and assess training for experienced disability claims processors.
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Claims processingCompensation claimsDisability benefitsEligibility determinationsEmployeesEvaluationInternal controlsMonitoringPension claimsRequirements definitionStaff utilizationVeterans benefitsVeterans disability compensationVeterans pensionsVeterans' medical care