Veterans Affairs Secretary Pledges to Fix Disabilities Claims System

Shinseki pledges to fix broken veterans' system - USATODAY.com 02/22/10. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said he's making it a top priority this year to tackle the backlog of disability claims that has American veterans waiting months — even years — to get financial compensation for their injuries. Among those waiting for relief are sick Vietnam and Gulf War veterans to whom the former Army commander feels an allegiance and who have long felt ignored. USA TODAY