Staffing Up
The size of the disability claims staff increased by more than 40 percent between fiscal years 1999 and 2003. VBA employment rose by nearly 17 percent over the same period.
| Fiscal Year |
Compensation and Pension Staff |
VBA Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11,943 | |
| 1998 | 11,400 | |
| 1999 | 5,279 | 11,273 |
| 2000 | 5,776 | 11,437 |
| 2001 | 6,518 | 11,824 |
| 2002 | 7,351 | 12,714 |
| 2003 | 7,532 | 13,139 |
Source: Veterans Benefits Administration
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