Senator Marco Rubio | Official U.S. House headshot
Senator Marco Rubio | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and his colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, requesting clarification on the VA's policies regarding COVID-19 vaccine injuries. The letter aims to address the concerns of service members who have experienced negative health impacts from the vaccine and ensure that they receive proper care and compensation.
The letter, co-signed by Senators Rick Scott, Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton, Steve Daines, and Mike Braun, highlights the importance of supporting service members who have been asked to receive the vaccine. Senator Rubio emphasizes the need to be mindful of the unintended side effects that may have lifelong impacts on their health.
"We must keep our promise to support our service members, including ensuring those who come to the VA for help with COVID-19 vaccine injuries are justly compensated and receive the care that they deserve," Rubio said.
The letter addresses the VA's role in providing benefits and healthcare for service members who have experienced health impacts from the vaccine. It acknowledges that while many service members chose to receive the vaccine to continue their service, some have faced lasting health impacts as a result.
As part of the letter, the senators request information from the VA on several key points. They seek clarification on the VA's process for considering COVID-19 vaccine injuries for disability claims and whether the VA considers these injuries as service-related if the service member received the vaccine during their service. They also inquire about the VA's investigation into the health effects of COVID-19 vaccine injuries and the resources available to service members who believe they have been injured as a result of the vaccine.
The senators highlight the VA's history of evaluating the health effects of vaccinations received by veterans during their service and express concern over the lack of clear information regarding support for service members injured by the COVID-19 vaccine.
The letter concludes by thanking Secretary McDonough for his attention to the matter and emphasizes the importance of addressing the concerns of service members who may seek help from the VA regarding injuries related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
In summary, Senator Rubio and his colleagues are seeking clarification from the VA on its policies for COVID-19 vaccine injuries. They emphasize the need to support service members who have experienced negative health impacts from the vaccine and ensure that they receive proper care and compensation. The senators' letter requests information on how the VA considers vaccine-related injuries for disability claims, whether these injuries are considered service-related, the VA's investigation into the health effects of COVID-19 vaccine injuries, and the resources available to service members seeking help for vaccine-related injuries.
Click this link to access more information: https://www.rubio.senate.gov/rubio-colleagues-send-letter-to-veterans-affairs-regarding-vaccine-injuries/
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