LANSING
“When I first filed a claim with the VA, it took years to go through because of staffing shortages,” said Tim Keenan, the president of the Northern Michigan Veterans for Peace chapter.
“That changed over the years. It’s a lot faster than what it used to be, but I’m worried that this will slow things down for veterans,” Keenan said, referring to staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Veterans A…