In 2026, the primary update to benefits will be the annual COLA, which increases payments to keep pace with inflation.

Congress passed 14 laws in 2025 that reshaped pay, housing, education and transition rules for millions of service members ...

Veterans receiving VA disability compensation are set to see another increase in 2026, continuing the annual adjustment ...

Secondary conditions are disabilities caused by conditions the Department of Veterans Affairs already recognizes as service ...

Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026.

Starting in January 2026, VA disability payments will incorporate a 2.8 percent COLA, which is part of the federal government ...

Marines and sailors respond to a simulated injury in preparation for an upcoming combat marksmanship range. (Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Marine Corps) Veterans Affairs leaders on Thursday announced the ...

Veterans receiving VA disability benefits are closely watching their accounts on December 29, as some may qualify for early ...

The VA disability benefits framework was designed to provide veterans with structured, lawful access to compensation ...

Disabled veterans can soon look forward to a new round of benefit payments for November. As of 2024, roughly 6.5 million veterans receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans ...

"Independent medical documentation is a legitimate and lawful component of the VA disability process, but it is also one of the most misunderstood," said Ryan Hawley, Founder and CEO of Shield of Odin ...