# 062 | Regarding the VAs shenanigans, Project 2025, and the CBO Options Affecting Veterans

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Podcast: [The Veritable Veteran Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-veritable-veteran-podcast-6383214)
Published: 2026-02-20T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theveritableveteranpodcast.com/episode/regarding-the-vas-shenanigans-project-2025-and-the-cbo-options-affecting-veterans
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## Resource

In this episode of the Veritable Veteran podcast, the host discusses the recent VA rule amendment regarding disability ratings and its implications, particularly in relation to Project 2025 and the Congressional Budget Office's options for reducing the deficit. The conversation highlights concerns about potential changes to veterans' disability compensation, including means testing and taxation of benefits. The host emphasizes the importance of staying informed and engaged in advocacy for veterans' rights and healthcare.

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