House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Takano Issues Remarks at Hearing on VA Disability Claims Backlog
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following remarks on April 15, 2026, on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' disability claims backlog:
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"Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today as we examine the timeliness of VA disability claims decisions. Veterans need, want, and deserve a timely decision on their claims. Access to earned benefits and car . . .
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"Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today as we examine the timeliness of VA disability claims decisions. Veterans need, want, and deserve a timely decision on their claims. Access to earned benefits and car . . .