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HB8066: Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act

: Derek Tran (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 24, 2026
Armed forces and national security
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs schedule for rating disabilities, and for other purposes.

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This bill amends the federal laws governing how the Department of Veterans Affairs rates and compensates disabled veterans. The VA uses a rating schedule to decide what disability benefits veterans receive based on their service-related injuries or illnesses. The bill aims to improve how the VA evaluates and rates these disabilities, though specific changes are not detailed in the available description. The bill was introduced in the House and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.

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