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Feb 21 2025

52 #GOP Senators vote AGAINST an amendment to #SConRes7 (aka FY25-34 Budget) to ensure full and uninterrupted funding for Department of #VeteransAffairs health care and benefits provided by the "PACT Act", preventing any cuts or delays.

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February 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars urges the VA to rescind the disability-rating rule affecting benefits. 🔗 https://ow.ly/jMKp50YiUfU #Veterans #VFW #VABenefits #DisabilityRatings #VeteransAdvocacy #Policy #VeteransRights #VA #MilitaryBenefits
VFW Demands VA Rescind Disability Rating Rule Change
The VFW demands the VA rescind a new rule evaluating disability ratings based on medication use, warning it unfairly reduces benefits and bypasses essential judicial oversight for veterans.
ow.ly
February 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM
patriciadudek.bsky.social
A Vietnam vet and law firms sue to block a VA rule that may lower veterans' benefits by factoring medication effects. 🔗 https://ow.ly/UGKN50YiVtI #Veterans #VABenefits #DisabilityRatings #LegalChallenge #VietnamVeterans #VeteransLaw #Advocacy #VeteransRights
Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams
A Vietnam veteran has filed suit over a VA rule that requires medical examiners to factor in a medication's effects when determining a disability rating.
ow.ly
February 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Veterans in El Paso are urged to voice their concerns over a new VA rule that could lower disability ratings based on treatment effectiveness—time is running out!

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El Paso veterans officials urge public comments on VA interim rule that could change disability ratings
County and advisory board members urged veterans to submit comments by April 20 on a new VA interim final rule that they said could lead to lower disability ratings if treatment improves functioning; officials warned the change could cause confusion and encouraged outreach to help veterans file remarks.
citizenportal.ai
February 21, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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Alarming statistics reveal that permanently disabled veterans face a drastically reduced lifespan, igniting urgent discussions in Alaska's legislature about the support they desperately need.

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Alaska committee hears veteran testimony on disability ratings and life expectancy
Members discuss the impact of disability ratings on veterans' life spans during testimony.
citizenportal.ai
February 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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In Feb 2026, the VA issued a rule changing how disability ratings are reviewed. Conditions may now be evaluated based on functioning while on treatment, which could lower compensation levels. Critics say it may reduce benefits. #VAUpdate #VeteransBenefits #DisabilityRatings #VAPolicy
February 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Disabled American Veterans applauds the VA’s decision to halt enforcement of a controversial disability ratings rule that could have reduced benefits for veterans taking medications.

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DAV statement on the halting of VA rule
DAV applauds Secretary Collins’ decision to halt the implementation of VA’s rule regarding the impact of medication on evaluation ratings for service-connected disabilities. We appreciate the Secretary listening to and acting on the concerns of those who have served and sacrificed for this nation. N…
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February 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM