Jon Runyan: “Congress should increase the plot allowance from $700 to $1,150 for all eligible veterans...”

I thank the chairman. This would reduce overall claim development and processing time, resulting in the faster issuance of a final decision for the claim. I support H.R. 2189, as amended to include my provision, and encourage all Members…

You don't want to rob Peter to pay Paul, or fix one problem by creating another.

the incompetence of Congress to be able to address that issue is going to create a massive issue.

The men and women that we are discussing today fought on behalf of our Nation and they should receive the same benefit of the doubt that U.S. servicemembers receive when they are asking for benefits that they earned.