Olivia Thompson
2026 VA Disability COLA Increase: New Pay Rates, Dates & 40% Rating Breakdown
The 2026 VA disability COLA increase is 2.8%, boosting monthly compensation for millions of veterans. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps VA benefits keep pace ...
VA Disability Ratings for Heart Arrhythmias: How the VA Decides Your Percentage
Heart arrhythmias, commonly described as irregular heart rhythms, can significantly disrupt daily life. For many veterans, these conditions are tied to service-related stress, environmental ...
Warrior Dividend Explained: Why Eligible U.S. Troops Are Receiving a $1,776 Military Stimulus Payment
In a nationally televised address, Donald Trump announced that roughly 1.45 million U.S. service members would receive a one-time, tax-free payment of $1,776, referred ...
VA Clothing Allowance List of Approved Items 2026: Eligibility, Payments, and Covered Clothing Explained
Many veterans rely on prosthetic devices, orthopedic supports, or prescribed skin medications because of service-connected conditions. Over time, these essential treatments can permanently damage ...
Sample Nexus Letters for Secondary Conditions: The Ultimate Guide to Proving Secondary Service Connection (2026)
For many veterans, the hardest VA disability claims to win are secondary claims not because the conditions aren’t real, but because the VA requires ...
80% VA Disability COLA Increase 2026: What Veterans Need to Know
Most veterans don’t need a calendar reminder to know when December hits; their bank accounts usually tell the story. But this year, there’s an ...
Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees to Get 2.8% Pay Raise in 2026: Full Details Explained
After several years of volatile cost-of-living adjustments, millions of veterans and military retirees are getting some welcome news for 2026 a 2.8% increase in ...
60% VA Disability COLA Increase 2026: Updated Pay Chart, Dates & Details
Veterans with a 60% disability rating are set to receive a well-deserved pay raise beginning December 1, 2025, as part of the 2026 Cost-of-Living ...
U.S. Military Pay Chart 2026: 3.8% Pay Raise Approved for Service Members
The U.S. military pay raise for 2026 is officially confirmed at 3.8%, as approved by both chambers of Congress in the Fiscal Year 2026 ...
VA Benefits Eligibility Chart by Discharge Status 2026 Guide for Veterans
Understanding VA benefits eligibility can be confusing especially when discharge status becomes the deciding factor. Many veterans assume that serving in uniform automatically qualifies ...
