VA Benefits Increase: How much will your payments grow in May 2026?

The VA benefits increase for May 2026 comes from the 2.8 percent cost of living adjustment applied to disability compensation ...
The National Law Review

Veterans App Updates With 2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates

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

VA says disability claims processing time cut nearly in half

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced April 15 significant reductions in processing times for veterans’ disability claims and pension and survivor benefits, citing improved efficiency and ...
KPBS

VA reverses course on disability rule change; advocates warn it's not going away

The Department of Veterans Affairs is pulling back on a new policy announced this week that would have changed how it determines disability benefits. KPBS military and veterans reporter Andrew Dyer ...
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VA rule change on disability ratings sparks concern among veterans

Days after concerns surfaced locally and nationwide over a new disability ratings rule, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it is halting enforcement of the policy effective immediately.
Military.com

Here’s Why January Is the Best Time to File Your VA Disability Claim

The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million disability claims in 2025, breaking records for speed. Average processing time dropped to 132 days, down from 141 days at the start of the ...
Newsweek

VA Benefits: What To Expect in 2026

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Around 6.5 million U.S. veterans receive monthly, tax-free disability ...