More Than 120,000 US Veterans Are Being Forced to Return Money They Received From the VA

[rangerrebew]

More Than 120,000 US Veterans Are Being Forced to Return Money They Received From the VA
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As of 2022, there were about 16.2 million veterans living in the United States. These men and women gave years of their lives to protect their nation and the American people, and in return, they are cared for by the US Department of Veterans Affairs for life. 

However, thanks to a little-known regulation, the department is now redacting the benefits of over 120,000 veterans. These veterans are now being forced to pay the department thousands of dollars they were awarded several years ago, and they all agree—it’s simply not fair.     
 
 
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/more-than-120-000-us-veterans-are-being-forced-to-return-money-they-received-from-the-va/ss-AA1q7iSh?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=a46a7e72be5d4d7095eb34ff2e145ca7&ei=39#image=1

[Smokin Joe]

Those who received separation pay cannot get disability benefits (for service related disability) until they repay the separation pay. I think the law should be repealed, and the vets allowed to keep the separation pay, too. That was offered to reduce force size, and the money that would have been spent on these folks on active duty has been saved. Disabilities related to service should be compensated, too. It's just wrong.