VA Disability News & Updates
Stay current on VA policy changes, compensation rate updates, new legislation, and site updates.
2027 VA COLA Is 3.6%: What It Means for Your VA Pay
The 2027 COLA is 3.6%. What it means for VA disability pay, when the first raised payment arrives, and what Congress still has to do. Full 2027 pay chart.
VA Claim Processing Time 2026: 75.6 Days, 3M Claims
VA says it processed 3M+ claims in FY2026 and its average decision time hit 75.6 days in September. What that average can and can't tell you.
2027 VA Disability Rates Projection: COLA Announced at 3.6%
Social Security's 2027 COLA is final at 3.6%. See the CPI-W math, estimated 2027 VA disability pay by rating, and how our earlier scenarios compared.
VA Benefits for Iran War Veterans: What You Need to Know in 2026
Iran war veterans: your guide to VA disability benefits, combat health care, presumptive conditions, and PTSD claims in 2026.
Women Veterans and VA Disability in 2026: MST & Evidence
Women are the fastest-growing group in the VA disability system and now average higher monthly pay than men. Key conditions, claim tips, MST protections.
Is the 10% Tinnitus Rating Going Away? Proposed DC 6260 Rule
VA's draft rewrite of 38 CFR 4.87 would remove DC 6260 and rate tinnitus as a symptom. The current status, grandfathering, and what to do now.
Major Richard Star Act: Where Concurrent Receipt Stands
The Major Richard Star Act would end the VA offset for combat-related Chapter 61 retirees regardless of service length. Where the bill stands.
VA Mental Health Ratings: Current vs Proposed 5-Domain System
How VA rates mental health today (0% to 100% under 38 CFR 4.130) and how the proposed 5-domain system would change PTSD, depression, and anxiety ratings.
Proposed 2026 VA Sleep Apnea Rating Changes Explained
VA's proposed DC 6847 rewrite would end the automatic 50% sleep apnea rating for CPAP users and rate by treatment effectiveness. Who is grandfathered.
90% Rating Tier Guide Published
Our new guide to a 90% VA disability rating covers benefits, monthly compensation, and how you may reach 100% through additional claims or TDIU.
Calculator Updated with Shareable URLs
The VA disability calculator now supports shareable URLs and improved bilateral factor calculations. Share your rating breakdown with a single link.
PACT Act Claims Continue to Drive VA Filing Volume
PACT Act claims remain a major driver of VA disability filings, with more than 1 million veterans and survivors having received compensation under the law.
VA Processed More Than 2 Million Disability Claims in FY2025
VA reported processing more than 2 million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2025, a record pace according to the agency.
VA Disability Hub Launches with 130+ Pages of Free Veteran Resources
Introducing VA Disability Hub — free tools, condition guides, claims walkthroughs, and state benefits information for veterans navigating VA disability.
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates Now Live
The 2026 VA disability compensation rates are now available on VA Disability Hub, reflecting the 2.8% COLA increase effective December 1, 2025.