Lawmakers say the change would correct what they view as a long-standing inequity in the military benefits system.

The seal at the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. The VA on Friday said it was pausing a new rule for how it determines disability benefits after bipartisan concern. ©Charles ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs says he’s working to make it easier for veterans to get their disability payments. The comments ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Department of Veterans Affairs this week issued a public notice announcing some changes in how it evaluates disability ratings ...

New VA boosts coming in 2026 could help veterans with everything from accessing expanded education opportunities to getting ...

NORFOLK, Va. — A new federal policy that would have changed the qualifications for veterans to receive disability compensation has already been put on pause following national outcry. The rule change ...

HOUSTON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigating the veterans disability system has become significantly more complicated in recent years, leaving many veterans confused about how to properly pursue ...

U.S. Congress quietly rewrote the rules for military service, veterans’ benefits and troop transitions in 2025, forcing legislative changes on everything from tuition bills, foreclosure protections ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – A federal rule change could lower disability compensation for millions of veterans, says the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On Tuesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs amended ...