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

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, ...

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

For millions of veterans in the United States, the start of a new month signifies more than just a calendar change; it marks the arrival of a vital payment that supports their daily stability. On ...

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 ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Over decades, the government has spent billions on disability payments ...

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 ...

What this means now is straightforward: veterans seeking extraschedular TDIU can receive a direct decision from the Board based on the evidence in their file. No more being sent back into the system ...