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 2027 update is now available on VA.gov. VA Releases 2026 Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents… Read more »
UPDATE: 2/23/0226 The Department of Veterans Affairs has reversed course on new disability ratings policy (see below), in an attempt to save face after what Task and Purpose called “ferocious pushback to the rule from a wide spectrum of veterans service organizations, including traditional groups like the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars along… Read more »
The Temporary Residence Adaptation grant is a special benefit provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is designed for veterans who have severe service-connected disabilities and are living temporarily in a home owned by a family member. The grant provides funds to make necessary accessibility modifications to that family member’s home, ensuring the veteran… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily extended the eligibility criteria for legacy participants in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) through September 30, 2028, affecting nearly 15,000 caregivers. The PCAFC ensures eligible “legacy” family caregivers receive comprehensive support. The program provides enhanced clinical support, education, training, respite care, counseling, technical support, and… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides treatment and compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities, but what about the other side of the equation for those who provide care? Veterans who need in-home care may qualify for VA assistance to find, pay for, and use in-home services. The caregivers themselves may qualify for VA assistance through… Read more »
View the 2026 VA disability benefit payments and veterans disability pay rates charts based on the latest COLA rate increase of 2.8%. Learn more.
In September 2025, the VA discontinues support for the existing platforms commonly used to access VA apps, websites, benefits, and records . The VA announced a transition to a “more modern sign-in experience” utilizing Login.gov and ID.me. Learn more.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers education benefits and disability compensation for qualifying veterans. It also provides various healthcare treatment benefits and services for veterans and qualifying family members. Healthcare is provided to all qualifying veterans, but some benefits, like dental care, have additional eligibility requirements. The full scope of VA benefits may depend on… Read more »
Resources for Disabled Veterans If you or someone you love is a disabled veteran, you have many resources and programs to choose from in a variety of areas for benefits and compensation. In addition to the Department of Veterans Affairs, non-profit and private organizations provide programs and services. Related: Disabled Veteran Benefits Guide Department of… Read more »
Update April 29 2024: The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded access to VA healthcare options for certain veterans without Honorable discharges. You can learn more about the VA’s policy changes in our article, VA Expands Healthcare Program to Some Veterans Without Honorable Discharges. If you previously applied for VA benefits but were denied due… Read more »