Hundreds of thousands of veterans are stuck in limbo in regards to their disability compensation because the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has delayed compensation and pension (C&P) exams, ...

'We have not heard how you intend to ensure sanitation measures, supply PPE to veterans and providers, and manage the growing backlog.' By David Roza Published Jun 16, 2020 1:16 PM EDT House lawmakers ...

Congress first allowed the VA to use contractors, rather than VA physicians, for C&P exams in a limited capacity in 1996, and the scope of the privatization has significantly expanded in recent years.

A prominent Democratic senator is demanding the Department of Veterans Affairs review the quality of its privatized disability benefits exams after receiving what she described as "disturbing reports ...