(Washington, D.C.) — Vietnam Veterans of America acknowledges the Department of Veterans Affairs’ decision made today to halt enforcement of the Interim Final Rule titled “Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication.”
“Over the past several days, VVA engaged directly with VA leadership in a civil, respectful, and solutions-focused dialogue regarding the concerns expressed by veterans across the country,” said Tom Burke, VVA National President. “From the beginning, our objective was not to inflame the situation, but to ensure clarity, protect confidence in the disability evaluation process, and advocate responsibly on behalf of those who served.”
“Veterans’ trust in the system matters. When uncertainty arises—particularly regarding disability compensation—anxiety spreads quickly through our community. It is essential that changes to policy be clearly communicated and fully understood before implementation,” Burke added.
“We appreciate Secretary Collins and his team for listening to those concerns and for taking action to halt enforcement while continuing to collect public comment,” said Burke. “That decision reflects a recognition that veterans deserve.”
