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Is there still a VA backlog?

While the Department of Veterans Affairs strives to care for “those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors,” the VA has not always hit this mark. Over the

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Everything you Need to Know About VA Benefits for Tinnitus

Tinnitus is one of the most common VA disability claims filed by veterans. In this article, we will discuss what tinnitus is and how to maximize your VA disability benefits for service-related tinnitus. What is

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VA Disability Rates to Increase in 2026

Every year, VA disability compensation payment rates are adjusted based on cost-of-living adjustments, or COLA, set by the Social Security Administration. In 2026, this adjustment will result in a 2.8% increase for veterans. This adjustment

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A Look Back on VA’s FY 2025

For the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the 2025 fiscal year ended on September 30, 2025. A review of the VA’s efforts last year offers a glimpse of the administration’s priorities, and what veterans can

A document titled SGLI (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance) on a desk, next to a pen, a book, and an American flag patch.

Learn More About Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI)

Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) offers low-cost term coverage to eligible service members and their families. You may be eligible this article will discuss eligibility, enrollment, and management of your SGLI benefits. What is SGLI?

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VA Benefits for Knee Instability

If you suffer from a service-related knee condition that causes you to stumble or fall, then you should file a VA disability claim for instability benefits. How do you know if you are eligible for

Veterans Day 2025

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany, ending World War I. In 1938, November 11th became a federal

How Does the Government Shutdown Impact Your VA benefits?

On October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Now, an estimated 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, while essential workers will continue their work without pay.

What is an Intent to File Form?

The “VA’s Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension, or Survivors Pension and/or DIC (VA Form 21-0966)” is a tool that veterans and their families can use to obtain an earlier effective date

Supplemental Claims: What Are They and How Can You Use Them?

In 2019, the Appeals Modernization Act changed many things about the appeal process. One of these changes came in the form of a Supplemental Claim. But what exactly is a Supplemental Claim and how and

The VA Just Announced $84 Million in Grants to Help Homeless Veterans

Government data has shown that at any given time, tens of thousands of American veterans could be facing homelessness. That’s why supporting homeless veterans has been a top VA priority for decades, but this week

The VA Clothing Allowance

Did you know the VA provides annual payments to certain veterans for their clothing? This article will describe who is eligible for the VA’s clothing allowance, and how to apply for it. Who is Eligible

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