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 »
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 »
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 »
As of 1 November, 2026 and until the end of 2026, the Veterans Group Life Insurance Premium holiday is in fill effect. According to some sources, more than 450 thousand vets enjoy the three-month break on their monthly premiums promised in September. Learn more about the premium holiday below. Free Veterans Group Life Insurance Coverage… Read more »
A federal watchdog issued a report finding that VA claims processors made mistakes in about one-third of the cases examined in a review of VA claim decisions from 2024, some of which left veterans and families without federally required advance notice. The same system also erroneously paid millions of dollars, according to the VA Inspector… Read more »
The Purple Heart may be the oldest military decoration in the United States, honoring those wounded or killed in action. Unlike medals for valor, which may depend on the recommendation of a commander, the Purple Heart is awarded to any service member who meets the requirements of the award. The Purple Heart is similar to… Read more »