If you're a veteran who has been charged a fee to get help on your application for a VA disability rating or other benefits, NPR wants to hear from you! Accredited veterans service organizations such ...

Recent VA resources and expert guides emphasize that strong, relevant medical and service evidence is critical to winning or increasing disability claims. New tools like updated checklists, DBQs, and ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has raised disability compensation by 2.8%, added new qualifying conditions, and reduced claims processing times in 2026. These updates coincide with congressional ...

For veterans who sustained service-related injuries, daily activities like bathing can become difficult or hazardous due to physical limitations. Fortunately, the Veterans Affairs (VA) offers support ...

The tax-free benefit supports about 6.5 million veterans whose health conditions are connected to their military service.