Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he supports the Richard Star Act to give medically retired veterans full compensation.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backs the Richard Star Act; the VA is hiring to fill critical medical vacancies.

Veterans who are receiving disability compensation will experience a slight rise in their payments for the year 2026, attributed to the verified 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which ...

VA payment schedule 2026: US veterans awaiting their next benefit can mark their calendars. May 2026 VA disability ...

VA Disability Rates Calculator — built from 100+ veteran interviews — is now updated with 2026 compensation rates SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2025 ...

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 ...

For several years, veterans groups have been pushing for legislation that would allow those wounded in combat to receive both disability benefits and retirement pay. However, a bill intended to do ...

While the VA is working to process claims faster than ever, some veterans with mesothelioma could be left out. The Mesothelioma Veterans Center is working to ensure that no veterans are left behind.

NORFOLK, Va. — A new federal policy that would have changed the qualifications for veterans to receive disability compensation has already been put on pause following national outcry. The rule change ...

The raise varies by a veteran's disability rating. Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. Following a recent VA benefits update, ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A federal rule change could lower disability compensation for millions of veterans. On Feb. 17, the DVA amended an interim final rule that they say clarifies the DVA’s ...