National Commander Dan Wiley: Pass the Take Care of America's Veterans Act or Rescind the Rule

American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley urges Congress to pass the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, legislation designed to keep an estimated $19 to $58 billion in veterans' funding in local communities through 62 critical programs that support veterans, caregivers, mental health initiatives, and Gold Star families. He also calls on Congress to rescind the current VA rule that could reduce certain veterans' disability benefits. In this in-depth discussion, Commander Wiley explains what is at stake if Congress fails to act. While reasonable people may disagree on the legislation, he argues there is a significant risk that many long sought programs, some pursued for five to ten years, could never be implemented. He also discusses concerns that proposed changes affecting tinnitus and sleep apnea disability ratings could still move forward under the existing VA rule as early as the end of the current fiscal year.