What does Preamble of Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code, concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability rating schedule. The bill aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs schedule for rating disabilities. The bill is intended for 'other purposes' in addition to disability rating schedule improvements.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Carlton H. Ingram Veterans' Benefits Protection Act'.

What does IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SCHEDULE FOR of Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act do?

This section amends Section 1155 of Title 38, United States Code. The Secretary's authority to adopt and apply ratings is modified to include a subsection regarding beneficial effects of medication or treatment. The schedule of ratings should discount the beneficial effects of medication or treatment if a baseline can be established without those effects. Veterans may still seek compensation for disabilities resulting from or aggravated by medication or treatment for an underlying injury or disease suffered in line of duty.

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Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability rating schedule to consider the effects of medication or treatment when determining disability ratings.
The schedule will discount the beneficial effects of medication or treatment if a baseline without those effects can be established.
Veterans can still receive compensation for disabilities worsened by medication or treatment related to a service-connected injury or disease.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8066(In Committee)Official page

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