The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) provides the most recent reports and testimonies related to military and veteran’s health care and disability benefits issued since March 2003. Currently there are 28 items listed related to veterans disability benefits.
- GAO Findings and Recommendations Regarding DOD and VA Disability Systems
GAO-07-906R, May 25, 2007
Abstract PDF - Veterans Benefits Administration:
Progress Made in Long-Term Effort to Replace Benefits Payment System, but Challenges Persist
GAO-07-614, April 27, 2007
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Disability Benefits: Processing of Claims Continues to Present Challenges
GAO-07-562T, March 13, 2007
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Disability Benefits: Long-Standing Claims Processing Challenges Persist
GAO-07-512T, March 7, 2007
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - High Risk Series: An Update
GAO-07-310, January 31, 2007
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Disability Benefits: VA Can Improve Its Procedures for Obtaining Military Service Records
GAO-07-98, December 12, 2006
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Military Personnel: DOD Needs an Oversight Framework and Standards to Improve Management of Its Casualty Assistance Programs
GAO-06-1010, September 22, 2006
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Disability Benefits: VA Should Improve Its Management of Individual Unemployability Benefits by Strengthening Criteria, Guidance, and Procedures
GAO-06-309, May 30, 2006
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Disability Benefits: Benefit Amounts for Military Personnel and Civilian Public Safety Officers Vary by Program Provisions and Individual Circumstances
GAO-06-4, April 7, 2006
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Military Disability Evaluation: Ensuring Consistent and Timely Outcomes for Reserve and Active Duty Service Members
GAO-06-561T, April 6, 2006
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Military Disability System: Improved Oversight Needed to Ensure Consistent and Timely Outcomes for Reserve and Active Duty Service Members
GAO-06-362, March 31, 2006
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Benefits: Further Changes in VBA’s Field Office Structure Could Help Improve Disability Claims Processing
GAO-06-149, December 9, 2005
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Disability Benefits: Claims Processing Challenges and Opportunities for Improvements
GAO-06-283T, December 7, 2005
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Disability Benefits: Improved Transparency Needed to Facilitate Oversight of VBA’s Compensation and Pension Staffing Levels
GAO-06-225T, November 3, 2005
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - VA Benefits: Other Programs May Provide Lessons for Improving Individual Unemployability Assessments
GAO-06-207T, October 27, 2005
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - VA Disability Benefits: Routine Monitoring of Disability Decisions Could Improve Consistency
GAO-06-120T, October 20, 2005
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Disability Benefits: VA Could Enhance Its Progress in Complying with Court Decision on Disability Criteria
GAO-06-46, October 12, 2005
Abstract PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Disability Benefits: Claims Processing Problems Persist and Major Performance Improvements May Be Difficult
GAO-05-749T, May 26, 2005
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - VA Disability Benefits: Board of Veterans’ Appeals Has Made Improvements in Quality Assurance, but Challenges Remain for VA in Assuring Consistency
GAO-05-655T, May 5, 2005
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - VA Disability Benefits and Health Care: Providing Certain Services to the Seriously Injured Poses Challenges
GAO-05-444T, March 17, 2005
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans Benefits: VA Needs Plan for Assessing Consistency of Decisions
GAO-05-99, November 19, 2004
Abstract PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Benefits: More Transparency Needed to Improve Oversight of VBA’s Compensation and Pension Staffing Levels
GAO-05-47, November 15, 2004
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans’ Benefits: Improvements Needed in the Reporting and Use of Data on the Accuracy of Disability Claims Decisions
GAO-03-1045, September 30, 2003
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF - VA Benefits: Fundamental Changes to VA’s Disability Criteria Need Careful Consideration
GAO-03-1172T, September 23, 2003
Abstract PDF Accessible Text - Veterans Benefits Administration: Process for Preventing Improper Payments to Deceased Veterans Can Be Improved
GAO-03-906, July 24, 2003
Abstract PDF Accessible Text - Department of Veterans Affairs: Key Management Challenges in Health and Disability Programs
GAO-03-756T, May 8, 2003
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Veterans Benefits Administration: Better Collection and Analysis of Attrition Data Needed to Enhance Workforce Planning
GAO-03-491, April 28, 2003
Abstract Highlights-PDF PDF Accessible Text - Military and Veterans’ Benefits: Observations on the Concurrent Receipt of Military Retirement and VA Disability Compensation
GAO-03-575T, March 27, 2003
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