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Backlog of Veterans’ Disability Claims Down 20% since March

Posted: May 13, 2013
Categorized: Veterans Disability

The backlog of veteran disability claims is finally shrinking after help from congress. Contact George Sink P.A. Injury Lawyers if you need help filing for disability benefits.

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