Veterans Groups Oppose 2010 Budget Proposal

Veterans Groups Protest Proposed Change in Coverage for Injuries, Conditions Related to Military Service 03/10/09. Several veterans groups "are lashing out" at the Obama administration over a policy proposal they say would "dramatically alter" how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles health insurance claims for veterans, The Hill reports. Under the policy, which is included in President Obama's fiscal year 2010 budget proposal, VA would bill health insurers for treatment of injuries and conditions sustained as a result of veterans' military service. Currently, VA covers those costs and bills health insurers only for treatment for conditions unrelated to veterans' military service. KaiserNetwork.org