A major labor coalition is warning that a new veterans’ benefits bill could strip or reduce disability compensation for up to ...
Congress is currently considering a significant expansion of veterans’ disability compensation in HR 2102, the Major Richard Star Act. It would allow approximately 400,000 military retirees to receive ...
Greater compensation for combat-injured veterans may be funded through cuts to future disability benefits for others.
The VFW called the proposed changes a “serious problem” for the future of disability compensation.
VA Disability Rates Calculator — built from 100+ veteran interviews — is now updated with 2026 compensation rates SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2025 ...
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – A federal rule change could lower disability compensation for millions of veterans, says the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On Tuesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs amended ...
The Richard Star Act would let combat-injured vets collect both disability and retirement pay, impacting 50,000+ veterans.
An image from New York City's commemoration of the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism. (Daniel Henry/Coast Guard) Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision ...
VA benefits veterans disability compensation payments to spike after 2026 COLA update as the confirmed 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment moves into effect on December 1, 2025. This explainer ...