"The families of eligible vets now will have the same FMLA benefits afforded to active-duty caregivers under the law's expansion. The final rule ... also applies to service members' pre-existing injuries or illnesses aggravated during active duty, and increases the amount of time in the 'qualifying exigency' category that a family member can take off for a service member's 'rest and recuperation' from five to 15 days."  MORE >>