Washington, Feb. 17 -- Representative James Moylan issued the following press release:
Congressman James Moylan has formally urged Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to withdraw the Department of Veterans Affairs' interim final rule that took effect on February 17, 2026, changing how disability evaluations are determined when a veteran is taking medication or receiving treatment.
Under the new regulation, disability ratings for new claims and requests for increased ratings are based on how a veteran functions while taking medication or receiving treatment. If those interventions reduce symptoms, that reduced level of impairment may be reflected in the disability rating. The change does not affect veterans with an established disab...