Government and Regulations

Overtime to Reduce Backlog; Translating the Diabetes Prevention Into Native American Real Life; Movement on Mental Health; Hearing Loss: A Silent Epidemic; The Long View on Diabetes Drugs

In its latest initiative to combat the mountains of backlogged disability compensation claims, the VA is mandating overtime for claims processors in 56 regional benefits offices. The surge will be implemented through the end of fiscal year 2013.


 

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