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e-2638 (Veterans' affairs)
E-petition
Initiated by John Greigson from Balmoral, Manitoba
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Minister of Veterans Affairs
Whereas:
- There is currently a backlog of approximately 24 months for the adjudication of benefits through Veterans Affairs Canada for members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP;
- There are currently claims in process for approximately 44,000 men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP;
- These claims are related to injuries or trauma accumulated in service to Canada;
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the #1 cause of disability claims currently in process;
- Claims due to PTSD are virtually all supported during the claims process; and
- This backlog is adversely affecting the mental and physical well-being of all veterans and their families.
We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Minister of Veterans Affairs to:
1. Expeditiously eliminate the excessive wait times for benefits resulting from an overburdened administrative process;
2. Immediately provide disability benefits for claims of PTSD for active and retired service members from the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP;
3. Provide additional resources to Veterans Affairs Canada to streamline the administrative processes involved in the disability benefits program;
4. Provide the funding necessary to support the well-being of our veterans and their families.
- Open for signature
- June 3, 2020, at 11:20 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- September 1, 2020, at 11:20 a.m. (EDT)
