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Senator Burr speaks at a committee hearing on state-of-the-art IT solutions for VA benefits delivery

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NC American Legion Commander James Mayhew and members of the Legion meet with Senator Burr.

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After a hearing, Vivianne Wersel, a North Carolinian Gold Star Wife and Senator Burr meet.

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At a meeting, Senator Burr hears from members of the American Legion

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Welcome to my official Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs website.  I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve North Carolina and our nation in the U.S. Senate and as the Ranking Member on this committee.  I am pleased that you have taken the time to visit this site, and I hope you find it useful.  I want you to know that I am dedicated to working with my Senate colleagues to improve the services and care our veterans receive.

7/29/2009
Veterans Committee Holds Hearing on Disability Compensation

July 29, 2009

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing on how to improve the disability evaluation system for our nation’s veterans and heard about steps that have been taken to try to improve the situation, such as the joint VA/DoD pilot program for transitioning servicemembers and ongoing efforts to modernize information technology systems.    

 

"The men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation deserve a system that meets their needs without hassles or delays," Senator Burr said.  "Currently, it takes more than five months on average for VA to make an initial decision on a claim for veterans’ benefits and, if the veteran decides to appeal, the delays can go on for years.  This is indefensible."      

 

In fact, at a hearing earlier this year, Senator Burr asked several organizations to take a clean piece of paper and redesign the entire disability process, as if VA were standing up a new system.  Today, the Committee heard from the Disabled American Veterans about a proposal they have developed in response to that request. 

 

"I applaud DAV for their proposal and am pleased to be working with them to draft a bill that would help make some of their proposed changes a reality," Senator Burr added.  "The disability compensation system has been plagued with problems for far too long and it is time to help veterans get decisions faster."

 

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Crosses and Flags at Normandy.
Sen. Burr and fellow Senators pose for a picture with the troops.
A view of Normandy.
Crosses at Normandy.
During the confirmation hearing of Paul Hutter, Sen. Burr noted that two of Paul Hutter's sons serve as aviators in the Navy.
During a hearing held on Sept. 25, 2007, concerning illnesses associated with the 1991 Gulf War, Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) called for more focus on treatment.
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