Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced the VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act, legislation to expedite the processing of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appeals claims. The legislation places a 12-month deadline for all appeals claims to be certified by a regional VA office and sent to the Board of Veterans Appeals. “Our veterans deserve the utmost care and service,” said Latta. “However, the unacceptable wait times and lengthy delays that have plagued the VA have prevented many of ...