VA rule ties disability ratings to treatment relief, sparking veteran concerns
TL;DR
The VA published a final rule effective Feb. 17 that will determine disability ratings based on whether prescribed medications or treatments improve a veteran’s condition, potentially lowering ratings for those whose symptoms are alleviated. VA says it formalizes a longstanding practice, while veterans groups warn it changes how claims are evaluated, could discourage treatment, and may affect millions of beneficiaries.
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- Trump’s VA Found a New Way to Cut Disability Compensation for Vets Rolling Stone
- Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over New Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov)
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