Congress first allowed the VA to use contractors, rather than VA physicians, for C&P exams in a limited capacity in 1996, and the scope of the privatization has significantly expanded in recent years.

WASHINGTON — Problems with the privately contracted disability exams veterans undergo to determine their benefits were the focus of a House Veterans’ Affairs subcommittee hearing Thursday that ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation to expand veterans’ access to exam for disability claims. According to the U.S. Senate ...

Four incumbents keep their spots on the vehicle that exceeded its $6.8 billion ceiling as PACT Act claims drives a surge in veteran claims. The Veterans Affairs Department has essentially extended the ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million disability claims in 2025, breaking records for speed. Average processing time dropped to 132 days, down from 141 days at the start of the ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

A group of military veterans gathers at the Louisiana State Capitol on May 20, 2024, for an awards ceremony and to oppose a bill by Sen. Stewart Cathey that lawmakers passed. (Photo credit: Wes Muller ...

For-profit consultants across the country make millions each year by charging military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The practice ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

"These veterans would have been spared such hardship if the contracted exam was conducted correctly the first time." Editor's note: This story has been updated with comment from a VA spokesperson.