There has been much debate regarding the rationale behind the increase in the VA backlog. An article from the Federal Times opines that the increase, at least in part, is due to the complicated nature of recent Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans claims. Without commenting on the conclusions of the article regarding the backlog, it does highlight the need for Veterans to be aggressive in advocating their claims and ensuring that their VA claims file is as complete as possible prior to adjudication.
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— Seth Director, Accredited Veterans Attorney