Will Your Privacy Be Safe with the New VA Rules?

🚨 BREAKING: VA & Social Security to Share Your Tax Data | What Veterans Need to Know 🚨
On October 3rd, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs published a new computer matching agreement with the Social Security Administration that allows them to share your tax return information to verify your income for VA health care eligibility. This affects thousands of veterans applying for VA health benefits.
In this video, I break down exactly what this means for you: ✅ What information is being shared ✅ Who this affects ✅ The legal authority behind it ✅ Your rights and how to submit comments ✅ Important deadlines you need to know ✅ What you should do to protect yourself
⏰ IMPORTANT DATES: • Public Comment Deadline: November 3, 2025 • Agreement Effective Date: Approximately November 2, 2025 (30 days after publication) • Agreement Duration: 18 months from effective date
📝 HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Online: www.Regulations.gov (Search for Match #1052) Mail: VA Privacy Service, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, (005X6F), Washington, DC 20420 Reference: "Computer Matching Agreement Between the Social Security Administration and The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Match #1052"
📋 PRIMARY SOURCE: Federal Register Document 2025-19426, Published October 3, 2025 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/03/2025-19426/privacy-act-of-1974-matching-program
📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: • VA Privacy Service: https://www.va.gov/privacy-policy/ • VA Health Care Income Limits: https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/ • Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov
💬 CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Ryan Heiman, Acting Executive Director, Member Services, VHA Email: [email protected] Phone: 785-409-2318

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for informational and educational purposes only. The content provided does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy based on the Federal Register document dated October 3, 2025, veterans should verify all information independently and consult with official VA representatives, legal counsel, or qualified professionals regarding their specific situations.
Veterans Log is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration, or any other government agency. The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not represent official policy or guidance from any government entity.
If you have questions about your VA health care eligibility, income verification, or how this agreement affects you personally, please contact the VA Health Eligibility Center directly or speak with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) in your area.
All information is subject to change. Please check official VA and Federal Register sources for the most current information.

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