The Department of Veterans Affairs is sourcing feedback on two proposals to shorten the length of benefits forms but has thus far only received a total of nine comments since the recommendations were posted last month.
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Edward Graham,Managing Editor, Nextgov/FCW
By
Edward Graham
The Department of Veterans Affairs is asking veterans and others to weigh in on proposed changes to two lengthy applications.
Two new simplified application forms are open for public comment now and projected to be available by December 2026.
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