DOL Prolongs Paperwork for War Injury Reimbursements
Published Date: 9/10/2025
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Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep helping folks get paid back for war-related injury claims without making paperwork a headache. They’re asking for feedback on their forms to make sure they’re easy to use and don’t waste time or money. If you’re involved in these claims, now’s the time to speak up before the current form approval expires!
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