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Veterans across the US could get higher disability compensation under proposed law

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate could increase monthly disability compensation for millions of American ...

VA benefits: Millions would see higher payments under proposed change

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

VA reverses course on disability rule change; advocates warn it's not going away

The Department of Veterans Affairs is pulling back on a new policy announced this week that would have changed how it determines disability benefits. KPBS military and veterans reporter Andrew Dyer ...
Newsweek

When Are August 2025 VA Benefit Payments Coming?

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Millions of American veterans are set to receive their monthly ...
Military.com

Here’s When VA Benefits Do and Don’t Count as Income, for Taxes and Otherwise

Attendees take part in the closing ceremony of the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games at Memphis (Tenn.) Redbirds AutoZone Park. (Department of Veterans Affairs) A veteran rated 100% disabled by ...
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VA awards disability benefits using criteria from 80 years ago, federal watchdog finds

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 ...