The Chamberlain Network Joins With Veterans’ Organizations to Speak Out Against Disability Cuts

The Chamberlain Network is proud to join with other veteran organizations in sending a letter to Congress demanding the removal of Section 108 from the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (TCAVA). 

This coalition of 15 organizations, collectively representing millions of veterans and military families, supports the intent of several of TCAVA’s provisions, but rejects Section 108 as a non-starter. Section 108 would codify disability rating reductions for tinnitus and sleep apnea purely as a budget offset. This provision would shift a $57 billion burden onto 1.5 million future veteran claimants. Impacted individuals include current Post-9/11 servicemembers and reservists, who would be forced to pay for benefits earned by those who served before them.

“America made a promise to the young people who fought in the Global War on Terror,” said Chris Purdy, CEO, The Chamberlain Network. “If you served your country, served your neighbors, and came home carrying injuries that would follow you for the rest of your life, this nation would take care of you. This bill breaks that promise on the backs of the veterans who answered the call.”

The Chamberlain Network remains committed to ensuring that the promises made to those who served are kept — and that the burden of honoring them is never passed to the next generation.