VA Axes Upcoming Disability Compensation Meeting
Published Date: 8/5/2025
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The VA’s Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation meeting set for August 19-20, 2025, has been cancelled. This affects veterans waiting on updates about disability benefits, but no new changes or money decisions will happen right now. Stay tuned for future meetings and updates from the VA!
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VA Disability Meeting Canceled
The Department of Veterans Affairs cancelled the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation meeting that was scheduled for August 19 and August 20, 2025. If you are a veteran waiting for updates about disability compensation, the committee will not meet on those dates and no meeting decisions will occur then. For more information, contact Jadine Piper at 202-461-8459.
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