The backlog of veterans first-time disability claims in coming weeks is expected to surpass 300,000 cases for the first time in almost a decade. But Veterans Affairs leaders insist that the rise isn’t ...

The seal on the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C. is shown in June 2013. (Charles Dharapak/AP) The backlog of veterans first-time disability claims in coming ...

Military culture rewards toughness, endurance, and self-reliance. For many veterans, those values persist long after service ...

What this means now is straightforward: veterans seeking extraschedular TDIU can receive a direct decision from the Board ...

VA disability compensation provides critical financial support for millions of veterans, but confusion often arises around one key question: when does it count as income? In 2026, ...

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 ...

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

WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog warned lawmakers that the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fully revise the 80-year-old criteria for awarding disability payments or risk miscalculating benefits ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...