Veterans who get sick or injured as a result of their service are eligible for monthly disability payments. Still, first, the VA has to approve their claim, and decide how much they should receive and when those payments go into effect. That alone, on average, takes 110 days, according to the VA.

If a veteran disagrees with any part of the decision, they can file an appeal and ask a veterans law judge in Washington, DC to review the case. Veterans can jump the line and get priority status when there's a financial hardship, terminal illness or advanced age, but generally, it's on a firstcome, firstserved basis.

The VA reports appeal wait times for the quickest appeals lane, on average, stand at 405 days.

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