Delays for GI Bill Claims System

I have picked up strong signals that the Veterans Affairs Department has hit another speed bump with its 9/11 GI bill claims processing system.

Although VA rolled out the major portion of a new and improved claims processing system last month just in time to handle the fall semester, I hear another piece to handle automatic input of enrollment data from colleges may not be ready for prime time for another three months.

Keith Wilson, did not put a specific date on the delivery of this piece at a press briefing last month, but said it would go into operation this fall, which starts Sept. 22. I'd say VA will miss the deadline.

I have a query into VA, but have not heard back. That's OK. All will probably be revealed Sept. 16 when the House VA Committee holds a hearing to get an update on the status of the 9/11 GI bill.