Commission of Veterans Affairs

  • VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices. “VA is dedicated to providing Veterans with the care and benefits they have earned and deserve,” said VA Secretary Eric K. ShinsekiMay 16, 2013
  • Draft Gulf War Task Force Report Released Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced that the Department’s Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force will publish a comprehensive draft report.May 14, 2013
  • The Centurion Newsletter -- April 2013 Edition My Fellow Veterans, The General Assembly is again in full session. I encourage you to keep a close eye on all bills introduced or assigned to committees that may have an impact on veterans. I regret to report that Commissioner Robert E. Wasson (Delaware Veterans) passed away while in Florida. A memorial service was held at Delaware Veterans Post 1...April 12, 2013
  • Care and Benefits for Veterans Strengthened WASHINGTON – Continuing the transformation of the Department of Veterans Affairs into a 21st century organization, the President has proposed a $152.7 billion budget, a 10.2 percent increase over Fiscal Year 2013...April 10, 2013
  • IRS Issues Warning about bogus tax preparers in Delaware New York —The Internal Revenue Service has issued a warning for taxpayers in Delaware about a tax scam that has re-emerged and may be spreading...April 8, 2013
  • VA Teams Up with American Heart Association The Department of Veterans Affairs will raise awareness of heart disease in women, particularly women Veterans and VA employees, at a “VA Goes Red” health expo Thursday, Sep. 27, outside VA’s central office at 810 Vermont Avenue. November 16, 2012
  • Governor Signs Bill Honoring POW/MIA Recognition Day Governor Jack Markell signed legislation requiring State agencies, including all public schools, to display a POW/MIA flag on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.September 20, 2012