VA benefits update

VA Disability Pay Rates 2026: Current Status, How Payments Are Set, and What Veterans Should Know

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VA Disability Pay Rates 2026

For millions of U.S. veterans, VA disability compensation is a vital source of support. It is a tax-free monthly benefit paid to veterans who have disabilities that are the result of — or aggravated by — military service. As tax season and budget changes approach in 2026, many veterans are asking: What are the current … Read more

VA Disability Pay Is Rising in 2026 — What the COLA Increase Means for Your Monthly Check

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VA Disability Pay Is Rising in 2026 — What the COLA Increase Means for Your Monthly Check

Veterans are entering 2026 with a confirmed increase in monthly disability compensation. The updated VA Disability Pay Rates reflect the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), a change that matters as inflation continues to affect housing, food, healthcare, and daily expenses. For millions of veterans, the adjustment brings slightly higher payments without requiring any action. What changed … Read more