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Feb 17, 2026 · A new VA rule, effective February 17, 2026, requires that disability ratings take into account how Veterans function while on medication. Public comments are open until April 20, 2026.

1 day ago · The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an interim final rule on February 17, 2026, changing the procedure for assigning VA disability ratings.This rule moves the VA from what …

5 days ago · Key Takeaways Effective February 17, 2026, a VA interim final rule now requires disability ratings to reflect how a veteran functions while on medication — not the severity of the underlying …

Feb 9, 2026 · Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

VA provides care to Veterans through community providers when VA cannot provide the care needed. Community care is based on specific eligibility requirements, availability of VA care, and the needs …

4 days ago · The VA will continue collecting public comment on the rule but it “will not be enforced at any time in the future," VA Secretary Doug Collins said.

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5 days ago · Under a new rule, the Department of Veterans Affairs will lower veterans’ disability pay if medication improves their condition.