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VA has no plans of ‘ever doing anything’ about disability rule, official says
By Jeff Schogol ·
Task & Purpose
· Monday, February 23, 2026
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VA has no plans of ‘ever doing anything’ about disability rule, official says. This item is based on reporting by Task & Purpose, published February 23, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting her
VA has no plans of ‘ever doing anything’ about disability rule, official says. This item is based on reporting by Task & Purpose, published February 23, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting here — follow the source link above for the full story.
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