After the VA calculates your combined percentage, it rounds the result to the nearest 10 percent. Five rounds up, four rounds ...

The opposition comes as part of a fight over a sweeping legislative package that could affect more than 1 million veterans.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced major gains this week in the processing of disability claims and survivor benefits, marking what the agency called a new milestone in how quickly and ...

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, ...

WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog warned lawmakers that the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fully revise the 80-year-old criteria for awarding disability payments or risk miscalculating benefits ...

VA Secretary Doug Collins attends a Purple Heart Day event in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 7, 2025. (Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Department of Veterans Affairs ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Over decades, the government has spent billions on disability payments ...

For veterans with debt, lots of help is available. Government, nonprofit, and private organizations offer a range of programs to help you get your finances back on track. Veteran debt relief grants ...