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VA sets record: more than 3 million disability claims processed, payouts top $207 billion

The Department of Veterans Affairs reported a fiscal 2026 milestone in claims processing and benefit payments.

Published Sep 23, 2026, 2:12 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has processed more than 3 million disability claims in fiscal year 2026, surpassing the previous record of 3.001 million set in 2025.