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

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

Millions of American veterans will see a boost in their monthly compensation starting in early 2026. The Department of Veterans Affairs has confirmed a 2.8% cos ...

On October 29, a disabled Navy veteran and blogger named Theresa Aldrich, who keeps other former service members informed about developments at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), tuned in to ...

Reuters VA benefits veterans disability compensation payments to spike after 2026 COLA update as new rates apply in 2026. VA benefits veterans disability compensation payments will rise once the 2.8 ...

Veterans' disability payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to a cost-of-living adjustment, effective December 1, 2025. Veterans who are receiving disability compensation will experience a slight ...

A former employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs has been charged in San Diego federal court with running a criminal scheme in which he allegedly coached veterans on how to fraudulently obtain ...

In Houston—a city defined by its deep military roots and one of the largest veteran populations in Texas—the challenges faced by former service members extend beyond adjusting to civilian life. Many ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Over decades, the government has spent billions on disability payments ...

The seal is seen at the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. (Charles Dharapak/AP) In the wake of a Washington Post investigation into fraud within the Veterans Affairs disability ...

Millions of American veterans are preparing to receive their monthly lifeline as the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms payment schedules for November benefits. The timing brings particular ...

WASHINGTON — A Gulf War veteran is formally requesting the Department of Veterans Affairs add Gulf War illness to the list of service-connected medical conditions that qualify veterans for monthly, ...