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**Plokiikmol** · 10-13-2011, 10:56 PM

It's a department of the federal government specifically for veteran's affairs. What I mean is that until it is a federal law (I don't think the Dept of VA makes federal laws) then the Dept can't afford her spousal benefits. Once it's recognized by federal law, then the VA will give the benefits.

The DOD is also a dept of the federal govt...they also do not make laws.

They also were the department getting sued to overturn DADT.

I understand what you are saying....VA has no choice but to follow the law congress passed. That is true. Same with the AF, when Witt sued.

10-13-2011, 10:56 PM	#11
Plokiikmol Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 361 Senior Member	It's a department of the federal government specifically for veteran's affairs. What I mean is that until it is a federal law (I don't think the Dept of VA makes federal laws) then the Dept can't afford her spousal benefits. Once it's recognized by federal law, then the VA will give the benefits. The DOD is also a dept of the federal govt...they also do not make laws. They also were the department getting sued to overturn DADT. I understand what you are saying....VA has no choice but to follow the law congress passed. That is true. Same with the AF, when Witt sued.
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