VA Amends Regulations to Clarify Vietnam Era Definition and Expand Benefits for Surviving Spouses

Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its regulations to clarify the definition of the Vietnam era, expand eligibility for the Medal of Honor special pension to surviving spouses, and increase the remarriage age for DIC benefits, aligning with the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.