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Every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjusts disability compensation to help Veterans keep pace with rising costs of living. For 2026, the VA disability pay rates have increased by 2.8%, and this adjustment has taken effect for monthly...

If you are waiting on a VA disability decision, you may be wondering whether you will receive backpay once your claim is approved. VA disability backpay is meant to compensate you for the time the Department of Veterans Affairs took...

Many Veterans with mental health challenges wonder whether they can receive separate VA disability ratings for conditions like PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression. If you have served and now live with multiple service-connected mental health conditions, this question matters because...

Dealing with physical pain, emotional trauma, and memories or flashbacks tempts many Veterans to turn to alcohol and drugs for relief. While no one plans to develop a substance abuse issue, alcoholism and substance abuse are still a major problem...

Back pain affects many people, including a large number of Veterans, and one of the most intense forms of that pain is sciatica. This condition develops when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the leg, becomes...

Given the realities of life in the armed forces, it should come as no surprise that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the common service-connected mental health conditions for Veterans. Proving PTSD is challenging. However, in recognition of the...

Cancer has followed Veterans home from service since World War II. The Veterans Administration (VA) recognizes this, and active service-related cancers automatically receive a 100% disability rating. The rating lasts for the duration of the cancer treatment, and for six...

Tinnitus is a persistent buzzing, ringing, or humming sound in the ears, often caused by long-term exposure to loud noises. Military-related causes can include armored service, proximity to explosions, or closed-head trauma, and it can affect your hearing and your...

Finding out that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated your service-connected condition at 0% can feel frustrating — especially after going through the effort of filing your claim. It may seem like that rating means your condition...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has not yet formally announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 and they will not release the official COLA percentage until October. It appears that Veterans receiving disability compensation will receive a...