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

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

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 ...

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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, ...

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

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