Understanding the VA’s Proposed Changes to Disability Ratings

This week on The Richard Leonard Show, Richard tackles the controversy surrounding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ proposed disability evaluation rule that would factor in medication and treatment when assigning ratings. After intense backlash, Doug Collins paused the rollout, igniting a larger debate over reform, fraud prevention, and whether the policy would ultimately help—or harm—America’s veterans. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.

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The VA Hit Job: Politics Over Patients

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, we break down the growing firestorm around Doug Collins, the VA, and the latest Senate claims about wait times, staffing cuts, and “destroyed morale.” Stripping away the political theatrics, we focus on what the data actually says, what veterans on the ground are really experiencing, and why reforming a massive, broken system inevitably collides with bureaucracy, waste, and partisan outrage. From firsthand VA experiences to hard questions about accountability, budgets, and care, this is a reality check on whether veterans are being failed—or finally being told the truth. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.

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