Proposed VA cuts by the CBO

This was posted on r/VeteransBenefits and immediately deleted.

https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2024-12/60557-budget-options.pdf

Highlights:

  • Reducing Disability benefits if you make above $135k Household income
  • Removing TDIU at full retirement age for Social Security
  • Reduce Disability benefits for veterans older than full retirement age for SS (30% reduction at 67)
  • Dropping vets with 30% or lower disability rating
  • End VA care for Priority groups 7 & 8
  • Include Disability Payments in Taxable Income