Thursday, February 13, 2025

Attack on Disabled Veterans by New 'Office of Management and Budget' Chief Russell Vought?

What's in Store for VA Disability Benefits with New Office of Management and Budget Chief?

Snippet of Article: "...the confirmation of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, who contributed to two conservative playbooks that support significant changes to VA disability benefits, has put veterans service organizations on guard against any potential shifts in VA compensation.

Vought, ...spearheaded a 2023 report by the Center for Renewing America think tank that called for reducing VA disability compensation for veterans who reach Social Security retirement age and eliminating unemployability benefits for these veterans as well.

...also proposed cutting disability compensation to veterans with ratings lower than 30% and dropping disability compensation for veterans whose health conditions aren't directly related to military duty. ..."

Source: www.military.com

Attacks on Disabled Veteran Benefits, Saving Money Off the Backs of Those That Served Our Country, Russell Vought, 'Office of Management and Budget' (OMB),