VA Benefits: Trump Official Touts ‘Major’ Changes for Veterans – Newsweek

VA Benefits: Trump Official Touts ‘Major’ Changes for Veterans  Newsweek

Collins said that the reforms are making benefits and services "better, faster and easier to use than ever before." Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins spoke about "major improvements" at the department during a roundtable last week hosted by Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey. Collins said that the reforms implemented under President Donald Trump's administration are making benefits and services "better, faster and easier to use than ever before." “Under President Trump and thanks to the steadfast support of strong leaders like Rep. Kean, VA is making major improvements for Veterans in New Jersey and across the nation,” Collins said. “We look forward to continuing to work with Representative Kean to make VA benefits better, faster and easier to use than ever before.” Veterans and local officials discussed issues ranging from VA healthcare and disability claims to transportation and the transition from military to civilian life.

While the VA has touted its falling backlogs, increased enrollment and digital modernization efforts under the Trump administration, some are concerned that proposed disability compensation changes could leave veterans with lower benefits. The VA serves millions of veterans with everything from healthcare and disability compensation to education assistance and home loan programs. Changes to claims processing, eligibility rules or disability ratings can have significant financial consequences for veterans and their families. While