VA says it won't enforce rule that would have affected veterans' benefits

NPR | By Quil Lawrence

Published February 27, 2026 at 6:39 AM EST

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has rescinded a new rule after an outcry from veterans, who said it could have lowered their monthly benefits.

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Quil Lawrence

Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering national security and veterans' issues nationwide. Previously he was NPR's Bureau Chief in Kabul and Baghdad.