| Text of Recommendation | The OIG recommended the under secretary for benefits determine and execute additional actions to ensure employees processing Blue Water Navy claims understand how to accurately evaluate and decide herbicide-related medical conditions. |
|---|---|
| Recommendation Number | 2 |
| Recommendation Status | Closed |
| Significant Recommendation | Yes |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
| Submitting OIG | |
|---|---|
| Report Title | Blue Water Navy Outreach Requirements Were Met, but Claims Processing and Procedures Could Improve |
| Report Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number | 20-03938-208 |
| Report Date Issued | Thursday, September 2, 2021 |
| Report Agency Reviewed / Investigated | |
| Report Questioned Costs | $37,200,000 |
| Report Funds for Better Use | $0 |