Risch Introduces Bill to Improve Veteran Access to Disability Benefits
August 05, 2026
August 05, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Risch Introduces Bill to Improve Veteran Access to Disability Benefits
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced theVeterans' Earned Benefits Access Act to allow veterans to access their disability benefits when repaying separation pay. Under current law, the VA is required to withhold a veteran's entire monthly disability . . .
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Risch Introduces Bill to Improve Veteran Access to Disability Benefits
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced theVeterans' Earned Benefits Access Act to allow veterans to access their disability benefits when repaying separation pay. Under current law, the VA is required to withhold a veteran's entire monthly disability . . .