Why Are Veteran Disability Claims Delayed And Denied?

Veterans Day is meant to honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces and thank them for said service. Unfortunately, respect for veterans does not always extend to them when they need it most. Veterans filing a claim for disability benefits experience overwhelming delays and unreasonable denials. The Center for Investigative Reporting found that the average wait time to evaluate a veteran's disability claim was at least 277 days. In this episode, we discuss why veteran disability claims are delayed and denied and whether veterans can increase their chances of approval.