Unemployment claims rose sharply in Virginia last week, with more likely ahead, as Amazon announced it will lay off almost 700 employees at five grocery stores it plans to close in April in Northern ...

Veterans and survivors face a growing threat from predatory companies that siphon earned disability benefits under the guise of “help.” At the center of MOAA’s work to combat this threat is the ...

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a controversial measure on Tuesday outlawing most fee-based organizations that assist veterans in acquiring disability claims. Senate Bill 694, or the Consumers Legal ...

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court overturned a veterans’ court decision that allowed the Department of Veterans Affairs to deny claims without issuing a formal notice to the veteran. A three-judge ...

A veterans’ assistance organization that helps disabled veterans secure federal benefits will forgo collecting $6.8 million in debt to resolve a fraud lawsuit from the state of Texas, Attorney General ...

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BALTIMORE — The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is making major strides in speeding up disability claims, reducing backlogs, and expanding access to health care nationwide. But interviews with ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are two jobs in the U.S. Army with well-earned reputations for causing concussions. One is being a "breacher," blowing down locked doors and barricades. Another is firing the shoulder-mounted ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition characterized by the backward flow of stomach acid and digestive enzymes into the oesophagus. This can occur due to a weakened lower ...

The VA disability system evaluates over 900 medical conditions, from chronic pain and sleep disorders to PTSD and hearing loss. Veterans who understand how the VA evaluates claims are better ...