This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save money, enhance your career opportunities, and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
If you are a military veteran, some of your VA benefits get a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2027. That’s thanks to the announcement made by the Social Security Administration on October 14, 2026 that the annual Cost of Living Adjustment for 2027 is set at 3.6%, keeping retiree and veteran benefits in line… Read more »
Congressional leaders are demanding explanations from the VA for a massive contract increase that adds billions of dollars to an overhaul of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ computer systems. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Representative Mark Takano of California sent a letter on October 6, 2026, to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins,… Read more »
There is a Supreme Court case underway at press time that could determine the future of VA benefits for some incarcerated veterans. Combat veteran Floyd Johnson served in the Army and developed severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Florida courts sentenced him to 40 years behind bars for felony convictions in 2013, and now Johnson’s fight over… Read more »
TRICARE has issued a warning, alerting beneficiaries that scammers are targeting military families by impersonating TRICARE representatives. These scams are part of a rising trend where hackers and scammers try to steal money and personal data from TRICARE-enrolled military members and families. You will never be contacted by phone or text to make payments, and… Read more »
Being married to a service member doesn’t eliminate the usual international travel requirements. Military spouses generally need passports to travel outside the U.S., and depending on the destination and reason for travel, they may also need a visa. Things get a little more complicated with an overseas permanent change of station (PCS). A military spouse… Read more »
The Defense Manpower Data Center announced a hacking incident that compromised military records belonging to more than 3 million people. Federal News Network reports the hack exposed files for approximately 2.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased. Millions of Veteran Records Exposed in Defense Manpower Data Center Hack The incident exposed a large amount of… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a press release claiming it processed more than 3 million disability compensation and pension claims by mid-September 2026, surpassing its previous annual mark of 3.001 million files set in fiscal year 2025. VA Claims Record-Breaking Claims Processing Time Official releases report that benefit distributions exceeded $207 billion during the… Read more »
State attorneys general in New York and Illinois announced investigations into Trajector Medical for alleged misleading practices targeting U.S. veterans. The Florida-based disability claims consulting firm faces legal action over VA claim assistance fees and automated tracking software tied to veteran disability claims filings. State Attorneys General Investigate Trajector Medical Over VA Claims Federal law… Read more »
Federal civil servants serving as military reservists have filed a class-action complaint before the Merit Systems Protection Board. The reason? The plaintiffs want back pay from the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. They argue, according to Air Force Times, that “the reservists served on qualifying active duty… Read more »
At first, it’s easy to confuse a passport with a visa, but knowing the difference matters when planning official and leisure travel. What do military families need to know about these two documents before they need them? Passport vs. Visa: Basic Differences The federal government issues a U.S. passport to prove U.S. citizenship while abroad… Read more »