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VA reaches milestones: new clinics, reduced claims backlog and $4.8B in repairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs reports opening new clinics, shrinking the benefits claims backlog and investing a record $4.8 billion in facility repairs and improvements this year.

Published Jul 9, 2026, 8:35 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it reached several operational milestones this year, including opening new clinics and reducing the benefits claims backlog. The agency also invested a record $4.8 billion in facility repairs and improvements. Officials described the actions as milestones in claims processing, care delivery and administration.

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