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

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2026 / As of June 2026, U.S. veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma are receiving increased disability compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans ...

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

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 ...

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This chapter lays the foundation for understanding the committee’s work on this project. The chapter begins with an overview of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), focusing on its mission and ...

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As part of our commitment to those that have served, taxpayers will spend $100 billion in 2019 towards benefits programs for veterans. Costs for these programs have more than quadrupled since the year ...