The soon-to-be-announced COLA will determine how much VA-issued disability benefits will rise in 2027.

The agency is experiencing record-low backlogs, leading to billions of dollars in benefits reaching veterans more quickly.

Around 6.5 million veterans currently receive disability payments in the United States.

The agency said that, as of Sept. 18, it had processed more than 3 million disability benefit claims in 2026, faster than in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A federal rule change could lower disability compensation for millions of veterans. On Feb. 17, the DVA ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) said in a Thursday press ...

WASHINGTON — The annual VA disability compensation rate change for 2027 — which is based on a cost-of-living adjustment — is expected to be higher than the 2.8% increase in 2026 due to continued ...

A sweeping veterans benefits package moving through Congress is drawing criticism from veterans' organizations and Democratic lawmakers. At the center of the debate is the Take Care of America's ...

A single provision buried in a sweeping veterans bill would cut $57 billion in disability compensation from 1.5 million ...

How some veterans exploit the VA disability system An investigation by The Post found that some veterans are taking advantage of the Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation program.

What VA Disability Rating Does Mesothelioma Receive? Mesothelioma receives a 100% VA disability rating, the highest rating the VA assigns. A 100% rating means the VA views the condition as totally ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ watchdog reviewed a sample of cases involving benefits reduction from 2024. One out of every three of them had errors, the VA’s Office of Inspector General said in ...