HearingCompleted

Examining VA Efforts to Decrease Delays in Veterans’ Disability Compensation Claims

Apr 9, 20255:45 PM360, Cannon House Office Building

Witnesses · 4

1

Mr. Robert J. Orifici

Executive Director Benefits and Memorial Services, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information and Technology

2

Mr. James "Jim" R. Swartz

President, AFGE Local 2823, American Federation of Government Employees

3

Mr. James W. Smith

Deputy Executive Director Policy and Procedures Compensation Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration

4

Mr. Kenneth Smith

Assistant Deputy Undersecretary Field Operations and Acting Executive Director Education Services, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration