Collins initially took to X to defend the rule, calling criticism “fake news” and stating the policy “simply formalizes VA’s ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has cut its backlog by more than 60% in a year, according to new statistics released by ...

Veterans receiving disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will see an increase in their payments starting February 2026. The adjustment comes as part of the VA’s annual ...

VA disability compensation is paid to veterans whose injuries or illnesses were caused or worsened by military service.

Veterans who rely on disability compensation can expect a meaningful, if modest, lift in their monthly payments in 2026, as benefits are set to rise by 2.8 percent. That adjustment will ripple through ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs says the rule will not directly impact veterans' current disability ratings, while ...

Back pain is one of the most common disability claims among veterans, yet the ratings awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can vary widely from one veteran to an ...

Disabled Veterans and military retirees will receive a 2.8% Cost of Living (COLA) increase in payments in 2026. The COLA increase is aligned with Social Security increases. COLA increases are designed ...

HOUSTON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigating the veterans disability system has become significantly more complicated in recent years, leaving many veterans confused about how to properly pursue ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays out monthly benefits to millions of veterans who are disabled as a result of their active military service. This monthly tax-free payment is a lifeline for ...