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

VA disability compensation functions as government payment for service-connected harm, not welfare, and the language used to ...

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

Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026.

Federal law and VA policy permit veterans to submit private medical evidence in support of disability claims, provided such evidence meets established standards for competency, credibility, and ...

On Dec. 19, during the end-of-the-year bill signing extravaganza, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.'s landmark bill that gives ...

Veterans receiving VA disability compensation are set to see another increase in 2026, continuing the annual adjustment ...

Starting in January 2026, VA disability payments will incorporate a 2.8 percent COLA, which is part of the federal government ...

There is a bill before the U.S. Congress that local veterans who are 100% disabled want to see passed this year. It’s the ...

Veterans receiving VA disability benefits are closely watching their accounts on December 29, as some may qualify for early ...

The seal on the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C. is shown in June 2013. (Charles Dharapak/AP) The backlog of veterans first-time disability claims in coming ...

Marines and sailors respond to a simulated injury in preparation for an upcoming combat marksmanship range. (Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Marine Corps) Veterans Affairs leaders on Thursday announced the ...