07/15/2014
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"I have got a chart here from the VA. You mentioned in your opening statement about the average disability rating being at 30 percent for basically 45 years, and now it is at 48 percent."
"This is absolutely your subcommittee, Mr. Chairman, but this may be something that we could have a hearing on to talk about the proposals and the ups and the downs."
"So, okay. Let me talk about appeals, and I know you want to talk about legislation because I heard it in your answer to Senator Boozman, and I will let you get to that in a second."
"VA compensation and pension benefits provide a lifeline of support for millions of Americans who have worn the uniform of this Nation, especially disability compensation for those who have been injure..."