11/12/2009 - HOUSTON - Gov. Rick Perry today announced his office will fund up to 12 new veterans counselors to expedite benefits claims for veterans. The Governors Office funding will allow the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to reduce the number of veterans claims pending at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regional offices in Waco and Houston.
for more information: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/13928/
Key Points:
Gov. Perry announces initiative to reduce veterans' claims backlog
The Texas Veterans Commission will create a Claims Processing Assistance Team to address the problem
Backlogs delay payments on disability compensation and medical care
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