VA halts controversial disability rule after veterans backlash
TL;DR
The Department of Veterans Affairs halted enforcement of a rule that would have cut disability compensation for veterans filing claims, reversing course after backlash from veterans groups who warned it would harm those needing medications.
Topics:nationpolitics#disabilities#disability-benefits#health#politics#us-department-of-veterans-affairs#veterans
- In rare move, Veterans Affairs pulls back on controversial disability rule The Washington Post
- VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage CNN
- Legion disagrees with new VA rule on medication The American Legion
- Trump Wants Veterans to Lose Benefits As Soon As Their PTSD Symptoms Are Treated. There’s One Problem With That. Slate Magazine
- New VA Rule Ties Disability Ratings to Medicated Symptoms, Drawing Fire From Veterans Groups Military.com
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