22Apr
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs rescinded a disastrous rule that would have reduced disability ratings for millions of veterans who rely on medication to manage chronic pain, mental health conditions, and other injuries connected to their service. Common Defense welcomes this decision, and will continue holding this administration accountable to ensure veterans’ benefits are never put on the chopping block again.
In response, Naved Shah, Political Director of Common Defense, said:
“Thanks to thousands of comments from our members and community, the VA has withdrawn the so-called ‘evaluative medication’ rule. But this fight isn’t over. This was just the latest attack on veterans, and after more than a year of actions like this, we know they’ll try again. During the State of the Union, the president surrounded himself with service members for show. His administration’s record tells a different story of failing and abandoning veterans. We will keep fighting to make sure this country keeps its promise to care for those who served.”
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Common Defense Civic Engagement (501c4) (CDCE) is a grassroots, veteran-led organization that was founded in 2016. We empower veterans to stand up for our communities against the rising tide of racism, hate, and violence, to organize against the entrenched powers that have rigged our economy, and to champion an equitable and representative democracy, where “liberty and justice” truly is for all. For too long, politicians from both political parties have attempted to use veterans as unwilling political props, and Common Defense serves as a home for veterans to organize and speak for themselves and support the candidates who truly share our values.