The VFW called the proposed changes a “serious problem” for the future of disability compensation.

Greater compensation for combat-injured veterans may be funded through cuts to future disability benefits for others.

These benefits reflect "how seriously the country takes the long-term cost of military service," Thompson told Newsweek.

VA Disability Rates Calculator — built from 100+ veteran interviews — is now updated with 2026 compensation rates SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2025 ...

Future veterans would not get compensated for tinnitus or sleep apnea.

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, ...

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 ...

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Military sexual trauma can have immediate and lasting effects on veterans’ mental and physical health, yet many veterans ...