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Those who serve in the military put themselves in harm’s way to protect the country in its time of need, and benefits ...

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

John Keith Taylor was denied a disability rating for scars without ever having an evaluation of the tumors, which was the ...

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

Where do retirees receive the biggest Social Security checks? We break down the average monthly payment for all 50 states and ...

Male breast cancer is rare, but studies suggest it's more common — and more lethal — among veterans. Yet the Veterans Administration is making it harder for veterans with breast cancer to get care.

VetStats allows veterans to rate VA facilities on service quality, facilities and amenities, mental healthcare access, and ...

Yes, even if you have VA coverage. The VA itself encourages veterans to sign up for Medicare when they turn 65. Here's what ...

The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

The scam preys on beneficiaries, claiming they owe the Department of Veterans Affairs money after they've supposedly ...

Other states where the average retiree receives the biggest Social Security checks in 2024 were determined to be New Jersey ...