VA hiring over 2,000 employees across the country to process claims - See where and how to apply

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Published November 6, 2026 12:14 PM PST

The Brief

    • The VA plans to hire over 2,000 claims processors across dozens of nationwide locations to handle rising benefit claim volumes.
    • The hiring drive builds on a record fiscal year 2026, during which more than 13,000 VA employees processed 3.1 million claims with a three-year-high 93.88% accuracy rate and an appeal rate of just 3.2%.
    • Active-duty military members transitioning to civilian life are encouraged to apply through the Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC), which offers direct training and a pathway to employment at VA Regional Benefits Offices.

As the volume of veteran benefit claims continues to increase, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to hire over 2,000 employees across the country to process claims in the coming years.

The VA says it currently has more than 13,000 employees who processed a record-high 3.1 million compensation and pension claims in fiscal year 2026, processing them with the highest accuracy rate in three years - 93.88% - with only 3.2% of claims decisions appealed to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

As the VA continues its campaign to reach millions of un-enrolled veterans and ensure it can keep processing claims efficiently, the department is encouraging veterans and others to apply for a career as a VA claims processor. 

The VA says selected candidates will interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations and policies for processing disability claims.

What they're saying:

"VA is putting Veterans first by making major improvements in claims processing volume, speed and accuracy. These new hires will help continue this landmark progress," said VA Secretary Doug Collins.

What we know:

The VA is seeking claims processors in the following locations:

  • Anchorage, AK
  • Montgomery, AL
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • San Diego, CA
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Denver, CO
  • Newington, CT
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Honolulu, HI
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Boise, ID
  • Chicago, IL
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Wichita, KS
  • Louisville, KY
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Boston, MA
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Togus, ME
  • Detroit, MI
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Jackson, MS
  • Billings, MT
  • Fort Harrison, MT
  • Missoula, MT
  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Fargo, ND
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Manchester, NH
  • Newark, NJ
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Reno, NV
  • Buffalo, NY
  • New York, NY
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Muskogee, OK
  • Portland, OR
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • San Juan, PR
  • Providence, RI
  • Columbia, SC
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Brentwood, TN
  • Houston, TX
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Waco, TX
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Roanoke, VA
  • White River Junction, VT
  • Seatac, WA
  • Seattle, WA
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Huntington, WV
  • Cheyenne, WY

Military service members transitioning to the civilian sector are encouraged to apply

The VA says through its Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC), it is working to identify members of the U.S. Armed Forces who may be interested in joining VA when they transition out of military service. 

WARTAC gives all transitioning service members the opportunity to complete a national-level training program while still on active duty.  Completing the training can lead to employment opportunities at one of VA’s 56 Regional Benefits Offices.   

The Source: This article includes information from the Department of Veterans Affairs.  This story was reported from Orlando.

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