Veterans who rely on disability compensation can expect a meaningful, if modest, lift in their monthly payments in 2026, as ...

Congress is calling for action in response to reporting last week from NPR that "claim shark" companies are using aggressive ...

Lawmakers had sharp disagreement on how to pay for the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, ...

A congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over ...

The veterans disability system has traditionally been a sacred cow for politicians of all stripes. Now, as part of the conservative war on the Department of Veterans Affairs, the administration is ...

VA cremation benefits assist families with funeral costs, but eligibility requires upfront payment and no prior ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has introduced a new regulation change regarding character of discharge determinations, aimed at broadening access to VA benefits for former service members, ...

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces might be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits are legislated in Title 38 of ...

A group representing the U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” is pressing for new research on environmental hazards in submarines.

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Veterans can enroll in Medicare once they become eligible, even if they have Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or TRICARE. Doing so ensures comprehensive coverage and more flexibility over where veterans ...

If SB 694 passes, the most effective option for most veterans to navigate and claim their benefits will be made liable for prosecution.” ...