The backlog of veterans first-time disability claims in coming weeks is expected to surpass 300,000 cases for the first time in almost a decade. But Veterans Affairs leaders insist that the rise isn’t ...

Veterans receiving disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will see an increase in their payments ...

Military culture rewards toughness, endurance, and self-reliance. For many veterans, those values persist long after service ...

Medical retirees with fewer than 20 years of service don't qualify for CRDP at all, regardless of their VA disability rating.

Veterans Affairs officials said the disability claims backlog fell to about 190,000 cases on June 23. (VA graphic) Veterans Affairs officials on Tuesday announced staffers had already processed more ...

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 US veterans, the timing of monthly VA disability payments is crucial for effective budgeting, bill payment, and managing year-end expenses. VA disability benefits for December 2025 are ...

Confused by VA disability ratings? Learn how combined percentages really work, why 90% isn’t just “10% short,” and where ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

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 ...