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  Category: Office of Veterans Services


VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013

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. Shinseki




Draft Gulf War Task Force Report Released

Department of State | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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.




The Centurion Newsletter — April 2013 Edition

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

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…




Care and Benefits for Veterans Strengthened

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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…




IRS Issues Warning about bogus tax preparers in Delaware

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Monday, April 8, 2013

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…







  Category: Office of Veterans Services

VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013

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. Shinseki




Draft Gulf War Task Force Report Released

Department of State | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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.




The Centurion Newsletter — April 2013 Edition

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

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…




Care and Benefits for Veterans Strengthened

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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…




IRS Issues Warning about bogus tax preparers in Delaware

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Monday, April 8, 2013

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…