Today, in a resounding victory for America's heroes, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced they have processed a record 2.5 million ratings claims so far in fiscal year 2025 — another milestone in eliminating the massive backlog inherited from the Biden Administration. This extraordinary progress, highlighted by a 37% reduction in pending claims since President Donald J. Trump's inauguration, demonstrates the Trump Administration's unwavering commitment to deliver swift, efficient benefits to our nation's heroes.
From the VA: "In fiscal year 2024, VA processed a total of 2,517,519 ratings claims, and this year the department reached an all-time high of 2,524,115 ratings claims issued Aug. 8 — nearly two months before the end of FY25. The milestone is the latest in a string of noteworthy VA claims processing achievements. Since President Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20, the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits has dropped by more than 37%, after rising 24% during the Biden Administration."