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New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms

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New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms

Veterans will have their disability compensation evaluated based on whether their prescribed medication or treatment improves their illness or injury, according to a new federal rule.

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