Waiting for Ratings
The average claim processing time increased by 60 days between October 2000 and February 2002. In 2001, VBA created a special team to speed processing of claims.
| Oct. 2000 | 139 |
| Feb. 2001 | 155 |
| June 2001 | 167 |
| Oct. 2001 | 188 |
| Feb. 2002 | 201 |
| June 2002 | 188 |
| Oct. 2002 | 168 |
| Feb. 2003 | 153 |
Source: Veterans Benefits Administration
NEXT STORY: Gearing Up For War