1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov February 16, 2021Veteran Involvement in the U.S. Capitol Breach: Possible Effects on VA BenefitsOverview On January 6, 2021, a crowd gathered on the U.S. Capitol grounds, breached security, entered and occupied portions of the Capitol building, and damaged federal pro
2、perty. The breach resulted in injuries to nearly 140 District of Columbia Metropolitan and U.S. Capitol Police officers. In addition, the breach led to at least five deaths. According to some media reports analysis of the Department of Justices list of individuals charged, approximately 20% of those
3、 involved in the disturbances at the U.S. Capitol have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military. This In Focus discusses how a veterans involvement in the events of January 6 could affect, terminate, or ultimately bar a veteran from access to benefits provided by the Department of Vetera
4、ns Affairs (VA) or the Department of Defense (DOD). Forfeiture of VA Benefits Title 38 of the U.S. Code governs VA benefits for veterans and their dependents. Under Sections 6104 and 6105, veterans and other individuals receiving VA benefits who commit mutiny or treason or who are convicted of “subv
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