Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

From battlefield to benefits office: A better deal for our warfighters and veterans

From battlefield to benefits office: A better deal for our warfighters and veterans

Summary

Congressman Jeff Crank says blockchain technology could help the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Pentagon manage military records better. This would make it faster and easier for veterans to get their benefits.

Key Facts

  • Blockchain is a technology that securely records information in a way that is hard to change.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Pentagon handle records of military service members.
  • Current processes can cause long delays for veterans applying for benefits.
  • Using blockchain may reduce these wait times by improving record tracking.
  • Congressman Jeff Crank supports exploring this technology for veterans’ services.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.