If you're filing a VA disability claim in 2026, you're entering a system that's both more digital and more competitive than ever. With an average processing time of 125 days and a 67% initial denial ...

A veteran receives information about the PACT Act at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center's town hall in Pocahontas, Ark. (Department of Veterans Affairs via Facebook) About 110,000 veterans sought ...

A new bill before Congress is taking aim at so-called “claim sharks,” which are unaccredited companies accused of charging ...

VA or Veteran Affairs benefits are crucial support systems for eligible US veterans. The VA program assists veterans who face various unique needs and issues. The VA initiative can help eligible ...

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Subcommittee for Disability and Memorial Affairs, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Senate Veterans’ ...

The VA was in the process of hiring 15,000 new claims processors as the PACT Act reached its first birthday on Aug. 10, 2023, and the average time to process a claim was about 148 days. Here's what ...

If you're a veteran traveling for VA-approved medical care, the 2026 updates to the Travel Pay program mean the filing process has shifted to ensure faster, more accurate reimbursements. With new ...

Filing for VA disability compensation should be straightforward: you served, something happened to your health, and you earned support. But most veterans know the process rarely feels simple. Between ...

For some veterans, the process of filing for disability benefits can be difficult, frustrating and time-consuming. MATT CHAMPION: It was easier for me to get into Stanford than it was to receive VA ...