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US SB4140
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Richard Blumenthal
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 1155 of title 38, United States Code to modify how the VA rates veteran disabilities
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Requires the VA disability rating schedule to discount the beneficial effects of medication or treatment when establishing baseline disability levels, meaning veterans would be rated based on their condition without treatment
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Preserves veterans' ability to seek additional compensation for disabilities caused by medication or treatment side effects for service-connected injuries or diseases
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Introduced March 19, 2026 by Senator Blumenthal with 6 Democratic cosponsors (Duckworth, King, Murray, Gallego, Sanders, Baldwin) and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Legislative Description
Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
3/19/2026