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Our VA Disability Calculator Has Been Updated to Account for the 2.8% COLA Increase for 2026

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...

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How Does VA Disability Backpay Work?

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...

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Can I Get VA Disability for Alcohol or Substance Abuse?

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...

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Do I Get Any Benefits If My VA Disability Rating is 0%

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...

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Current Projections Suggest a 2.6 % Bump for VA Benefits to Adjust for Inflation

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...

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Why It’s Important to Get Consistent Treatment for Your Disability

When you are dealing with a service-connected disability, one of the most important things you can do is to get consistent medical treatment. Many Veterans assume that once a VA disability claim is filed, that their work is done. Unfortunately,...

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Erectile Dysfunction and VA Disability Benefits

Some of the most difficult service-related injuries are not always visible. One of the more sensitive conditions Veterans face after serving in the military is erectile dysfunction (ED). While it may be difficult to talk about, ED is more common...

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Can I Get VA Benefits for an Illness That Began One Year After My Discharge?

For many Veterans, physical disability and mental health issues begin to become apparent after leaving military service. Symptoms may take time to develop, but within the first year after discharge, it may be possible to qualify for VA disability benefits...

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Migraines Secondary to PTSD: You Can Increase Your VA Benefits

If you are a Veteran living with PTSD, you might also be struggling with frequent, intense migraines. If this is the case, know that you are not alone. Many Veterans experience migraines, but few realize that migraines can be linked...

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The 2025 Pay Raise for Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees

January saw the beginning of a 2.5% increase for 2025 in monthly benefit payments for military retirees and disabled Veterans. This boost in the monthly benefits is designed to help recipients keep pace with inflation, acting as a Cost of...

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