H.R. 8066, the Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act, would change how the Department of Veterans Affairs applies its disability rating schedule under federal law. Specifically, it directs the ratings to “discount” the beneficial effects of medication or treatment when evidence can show what the condition would look like without those effects, so ratings better reflect the underlying disability. The bill also makes clear that this change would not stop veterans from seeking compensation for additional disabilities caused by medications or treatments, or for worsening of preexisting conditions tied to service. It was introduced in the House on March 24, 2026, and would require congressional approval and VA implementation after enactment, but the text does not specify any new funding levels or deadlines.
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