This bill modifies how the Department of Veterans Affairs rates service-connected disabilities for compensation purposes. Specifically, it requires the VA's disability rating schedule to account for the beneficial effects of medications or treatments when determining a veteran's baseline condition—meaning the VA should rate disabilities based on how they would appear without those treatments helping manage symptoms. The legislation protects veterans' rights by clarifying that they can still seek separate compensation if a medication or treatment itself causes new disabilities or worsens existing ones. The bill addresses a practical issue in disability rating where medication effectiveness can mask the true severity of an underlying service-connected condition. The measure was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators in March 2026 and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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