Veterans across the country rely on monthly disability payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These tax-free payments help cover essential expenses for those injured or made ill during ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With the government shut down, many are wondering how it will impact their benefits from the VA. Here’s a look at what will remain ...

(NEXSTAR) — Fall is an important time of year for those who receive federal benefits, largely because Social Security’s cost-of-living increases are typically announced in October. Before that, ...

The department has reported that the backlog of benefit and compensation claims is 63 percent smaller than a year ago.

As one of many of its many responsibilities, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays out monthly benefits to millions of veterans. Typically, these benefits are received by disabled veterans who ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million disability claims in 2025, breaking records for speed. Average processing time dropped to 132 days, down from 141 days at the start of the ...

A 100% service-connected disabled veteran receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs said he pays nothing for his medical care, dental, vision or prescriptions. So when he got his ...

If you're a veteran who has been charged a fee to get help on your application for a VA disability rating or other benefits, NPR wants to hear from you! Accredited veterans service organizations such ...