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VA Recoupment of Separation Pay Explained

VA Recoupment of Separation Pay Explained: What Veterans Really Need to Know!

When veterans transition out of military service, they may receive various types of separation benefits from the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Department ...

VA Disability Ratings for Heart Arrhythmias

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Disability Payment Chart 2026

VA Disability Payment Chart 2026: Updated Rates, COLA Increase, and Key Dates

The VA Disability Pay Chart for 2026 introduces a 2.8% increase in monthly, tax-free compensation for eligible veterans and their dependents. The new rates ...