The debt ceiling plan will cut the budget of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by 22%.
Debt Ceiling Plan Will Cut the Budget of Several Government Agencies
Raising the debt ceiling will resolve the current economic issues, but the debt ceiling plan will greatly affect the budget of other government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs.
According to the debt ceiling plan proposed by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), VA’s budget will be cut by 22%, which will force them to reduce workforce and services, similar to what happened in 2011 when the budget cuts for the defense led to the elimination of members and the slashing of funds for materials and equipment.
Some liberal veterans group expressed their disagreement with the debt ceiling plan because the proposal will only mean that there will be fewer supports and benefits for the veterans, reported by the Task and Purpose.
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Debt Ceiling Plan Will Affect Veterans
The debt ceiling plan will force the Veterans Health Administration to lose several jobs, affecting the VA’s healthcare services, such as treatments, appointments, screenings, and other services to be provided for veterans.
Unfortunately, if the department cuts its employees due to the debt ceiling plan, the processes will be slower, and veterans will have to wait longer to receive their benefits.
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