Your Voices Made the Difference – VA Halts Enforcement of Proposed Rule

Because of your swift action and strong response, your voices have been heard.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it is halting enforcement of the interim final rule, Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication, effective immediately. While the VA maintains that the rule was intended to clarify policy, it acknowledged the serious concerns raised by veterans and stakeholders nationwide and has confirmed the rule will not be enforced at any time in the future.

This outcome did not happen by chance.

Veterans across Florida answered the call to action. You submitted public comments, shared information, and stood united in defense of earned disability benefits. Your engagement sent a clear message: veterans must never be penalized for responsibly managing their service-connected conditions.

The VA has stated it will continue to collect public comments, but enforcement of the rule has been stopped. This demonstrates the power of organized, informed advocacy — and the impact that committed Legionnaires can make when we act together.

Thank you for standing watch. Thank you for protecting veterans’ benefits. And thank you for proving once again that when The American Legion speaks with one voice, it matters.