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VA awards disability benefits using criteria from 80 years ago, federal watchdog finds

Criteria the VA developed in 1945 do not align with modern medicine, employment and the impact of disabilities on a veteran’s ...

When will the USAA direct deposit for VA Disability arrive in January 2026?

For many veterans receiving VA disability compensation, knowing when your payment will hit your bank account each month ...
Military.com

Why the VA’s Disability System Is Really Worker’s Compensation

Every servicemember enters and leaves the armed forces with a medical examination. That procedural fact reflects the original logic behind what the Department of Veterans Affairs calls “disability ...
Yahoo

VA Processes Record-Breaking Number of Disability Claims This Year, with 62% Approval Rate

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has processed more disability claims this fiscal year than last, exceeding 2024's record-breaking amount by nearly 6,600. As of mid-August, VA claims ...

Why January is the best time to file your VA disability claim

Filing a VA disability claim is a significant step toward receiving monthly tax-free compensation for service-connected ...
The National Law Review

Veterans App Updates With 2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates

VA Disability Rates Calculator — built from 100+ veteran interviews — is now updated with 2026 compensation rates SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2025 ...
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Lawmakers push to end ‘double-dipping’ ban that keeps combat-wounded veterans from accessing full benefits

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are pushing again to overturn a federal law that stops combat-injured veterans with less than 20 years of service from collecting their full retirement pay when they qualify for ...