The remarks come amid a fresh dispute over a VA disability compensation rule that sparked backlash from veterans' groups.

Research shows that disability compensation is crucial for veterans with mental health conditions, as it provides stability and resources to manage their injuries, with denial of benefits leading to higher rates of poverty and homelessness, highlighting the importance of recognizing the permanent loss of quality of life incurred by veterans.

A new VA rule change has some veterans up in arms over how their disability compensation will now be calculated. The Department of Veterans Affairs implemented a new rule that stipulates that disability levels will be based on how well veterans function while on medication, instead of the underlying disability or injury itself.