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Derrick Van Orden, Representative of Wisconsin, said that recent actions by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Trump administration are enhancing efficiency, transparency, and care for veterans. The statement was made on X.

"Great news from the Department of Veterans Affairs," said Derrick Francis Van Orden, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin. "The Trump administration is bringing efficiency and transparency back to VA and ensuring our vets are receiving the care they earned."

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Trump administration focused on reforms aimed at improving veteran care access and streamlining operations, according to reports from the White House and AP News. Notable initiatives included establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence for homeless veterans, increasing administrative accountability, and shifting focus back to core benefits and medical services.

According to VA data summarized by VA Claims Insider, average disability claim processing times decreased to about 141.5 days in March 2025 from over 170 days previously. The Veterans Benefits Administration processed more than one million claims and granted benefits in over 60% of cases for the fiscal year.

News releases from the VA indicate that patient satisfaction and care efficiency have improved. Surveys conducted by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) in mid-2022 reported that 72% of VA hospitals received four- or five-star ratings, surpassing non-VA hospitals for the ninth consecutive quarter in core satisfaction metrics.

Wikipedia notes that Derrick Van Orden is a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin’s 3rd District and a retired Navy SEAL. He is recognized for his advocacy of veterans’ issues in Congress, including support for the PACT Act, expansion of VA healthcare resources, and increased congressional oversight of agency reforms.

According to Wikipedia, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is a cabinet-level agency responsible for veterans’ healthcare, benefits, and burial services through its main subdivisions—the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration—serving over nine million veterans with a budget exceeding $112 billion.