A Marine Corps veteran rated 70% for post-traumatic stress disorder didn't know his sleep apnea counted as a separate disability. An Army veteran with a service-connected back injury never filed for ...

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, ...

Veterans will see a 2.8% increase in disability payments in 2026, but many are asking why the adjustment feels so modest when grocery bills and rents have surged far more than that. The answer lies in ...

The Virginia Department of Education on Tuesday launched its much-awaited new K-12 school accountability system. It is the first look at the product of one of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s main goals in ...

On October 29, a disabled Navy veteran and blogger named Theresa Aldrich, who keeps other former service members informed about developments at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), tuned in to ...

There are two jobs in the U.S. Army with well-earned reputations for causing concussions. One is being a "breacher," blowing down locked doors and barricades. Another is firing the shoulder-mounted ...

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The VA disability system is collapsing under its own contradictions — and the latest national coverage is finally acknowledging what veterans have said for ...

VA benefits veterans disability compensation payments to spike after 2026 COLA update as the confirmed 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment moves into effect on December 1, 2025. This explainer ...

The VA disability system evaluates over 900 medical conditions, from chronic pain and sleep disorders to PTSD and hearing loss. Veterans who understand how the VA evaluates claims are better ...

In Houston—a city defined by its deep military roots and one of the largest veteran populations in Texas—the challenges faced by former service members extend beyond adjusting to civilian life. Many ...