As claim numbers continue to rise, additional employees are needed to process members benefit claims.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced its plans to hire over 2,000 employees in fiscal year 2027 to help process the number of benefit claims it expects to receive in the coming years. To keep up with the demand for services, veterans and others are invited to apply to become claims processors, who would be trained to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, and policies that govern the claims process.
VA Secretary Doug Collins said, “VA is putting Veterans first by making major improvements in claims processing volume, speed, and accuracy. These new hires will help continue this landmark progress.”
The VA currently has over 13,000 employees who assist with claims processing. The department reported that it successfully processed a record-high 3.1 million compensation and pension claims during fiscal year 2026. The volume of claims is expected to rise as the department also announced over 300,000 veteran enrollments in 2026.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For officials in the VA as they review applications in the effort to hire 2,000 new employees.
- For Secretary Collins to be discerning in his leadership of the VA Department.
- For the Lord’s healing for veterans who have been wounded or disabled by their service to the country.
Sources: Department of Veterans Affairs
