Veterans who have served more than 20 years already receive both the VA and the DOD payments in whole. Veterans who've served less than 20 years because they are combat injured, frankly, for any reason, deserve better. This week and last, thousands of veterans have flown into our nation's capital from every corner of the country to advocate for their top priorities. And collectively, they are calling on Congress. (05:31–05:41)
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Asserts that veterans with less than 20 years of service, injured in combat, deserve better benefits.
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