The Department of Veterans Affairs has been impacted by the government shutdown. Here's what to know about benefits, medical ...

The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its fourteenth day, leaving many departments short-staffed and ...

Veterans seeking VA disability for heartrelated conditions often face complex criteria. In 2025, the VA recognizes a wide ...

Veterans Affairs officials said the disability claims backlog fell to about 190,000 cases on June 23. (VA graphic) Veterans Affairs officials on Tuesday announced staffers had already processed more ...

Applying for a VA disability rating can be a difficult, confusing, and arduous process that can feel overwhelming even for the most prepared veterans. The maze of forms, deadlines, and medical ...

WASHINGTON — Veterans groups urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to take steps to end common mistakes in claims reviews for disability that include redundant requests for veterans to undergo more ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs spends billions on dubious and even fraudulent disabilities benefits. Meanwhile, some ...

When Navy veteran Melissa Washington wanted to reapply for an increase in her disability benefits, she selected a for-profit firm — Veteran Benefits Guide — to cut down on the paperwork and ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has processed more disability claims this fiscal year than last, exceeding 2024's record-breaking amount by nearly 6,600. As of mid-August, VA claims ...

Post investigation finds VA’s $193 billion disability program has turned into a rich target for fraudsters. Some fake ...

WASHINGTON — Veterans waiting more than a year for a decision on their disability claims are moving to the front of the line, under a new program announced Friday. The Department of Veterans Affairs ...