The VFW called the proposed changes a “serious problem” for the future of disability compensation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs raised compensation rates after the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment came in at 2.8 percent. The increase affects VA disability compensation, Total Disability based on ...

VA benefits veterans disability compensation payments to spike after 2026 COLA update as the confirmed 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment moves into effect on December 1, 2025. This explainer ...

Future veterans would not get compensated for tinnitus or sleep apnea.

Every month, millions of veterans depend on their disability pay from theDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA). This monthly compensation is a tax-freepayment for veterans who are disabled through ...

Supporters say the proposal would expand financial support severely disabled veterans and over half a million Gold Star families.

The proposal was championed by Representative Mike Bost and bill sponsor Representative Tom Barrett.

Many medically retired veterans with combat-related injuries lose retirement benefits dollar for dollar versus their VA disability compensation. Military Times © 2026 ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) has announced it has set a ...

Veterans groups assailed The Washington Post for publishing an investigation last week into the Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation system, accusing The Post of overstating problems ...

A bill in Congress would significantly increase the amount of disability compensation awarded to veterans with catastrophic injuries and survivors, but lawmakers are sparring over how to cover its ...