What drove Maximus toward its largest-ever acquisition Not even two months after unveiling a $430 million acquisition, Maximus is back with another announcement and this time a $1.4 billion transaction to build on its business process outsourcing prowess. This latest deal is for Veterans Evaluation Services Inc., a privately-held company that provides medical disability examinations for the Veterans Affairs Department. The examinations determine veterans’ eligibility for compensation and pension benefits. Both companies expect the deal to close next month. The acquisition fits Maximus’ long term strategy to continue to build its BPO capabilities. In this case, VES brings clinical capabilities that are expected to be in demand because of shifting demographics and policy priorities, Maximus CEO Bruce Caswell said in a call with investors Wednesday.