Latest "VA Benefits" stories

Vets will see a cost-of-living boost in benefit checks next year

Legislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Rising veteran disability claims could burn out VA staff

The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Error delays monthly housing payments for GI Bill students

Stipends expected to reach students' bank accounts on Friday will instead take several more days to process, officials warned.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

VA change will lower home loan rates for some Native American vets

Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA

Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

VA plans ‘week of action’ to highlight new toxic exposure benefits

The move builds on months of efforts to publicize health care and disability payouts available through the PACT Act.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

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