VA to hire 2,000 new employees in 2027 to process surge in claims
VA will expand staff to handle an anticipated record surge in benefits claims.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to hire an additional 2,000 employees in fiscal year 2027 to help process an expected surge in benefits claims over the next several years. The increase is intended to address a projected record number of claims and bolster the VA’s processing capacity.