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.
Congress returned to session on November 9, 2026, and according to some sources, it will spend most of its time working out must-pass legislation, including the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lawmakers are also debating the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, which has controversial provisions (see below). Will this act go to the floor… Read more »
Data released by the Department of Veterans Affairs and reported by Military Times shows a serious increase in errors while processing VA disability claims. The increase coincides with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ expanded use of automated claims-processing software. Errors in collecting medical evidence for VA disability claims surged from approximately 66,000 in fiscal year… Read more »
The President’s Military Spouse Commission was created by executive order on August 3, 2026, establishing an advisory body under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The administration structured the panel to examine systemic obstacles facing military families, including employment issues for military spouses. Military Spouse Commission Reviews Spouse Employment Programs The President’s Military Spouse Commission met… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs publishes the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers manual annually to inform enrollees about changes in federal laws, regulations, and benefit rates established under Title 38 of the United States Code. The update is now available on VA.gov. VA Releases 2026 Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents and… Read more »
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 »