In February 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs attempted to fast-track a questionable new policy known as the VA “medicated disability rule”. The backlash from veterans and lobbyists was swift; the Department of Veterans Affairs was essentially shamed into reversing course by an avalanche of negative press, but problems remain in its wake. Especially with… Read more »
The Full Cost of War Act proposes a major revision in how the federal government plans for the long-term needs of servicemembers when it’s deciding whether to commit to military action. The act, if passed into law, would create a legal requirement that any new authorization for military force must also include a dedicated authorization… Read more »
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to change the way those with service-connected disabilities use their earned education and training benefits. The Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act aims to fix a long-standing issue known as the 48-month rule, which applies to those seeking certain VA education benefits. Ensuring Benefits for Disabled… 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 Department of Veterans Affairs says it wants to overhaul its veteran community dental care program and seeks a third-party administrator to manage a nationwide military dental care network. The VA opened a call for proposals in early February 2026, seeking a vendor to recruit and credential licensed dental professionals. The goal is to end coverage gaps for veterans and offer new options to those who need it based on a prioritized tier-based system.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has increased its benefits cap for in-home and community-based services for veterans with qualifying complex medical conditions. The VA Skilled Home Health Care program provides support for veterans transitioning from a hospital or nursing facility to their private residence. It also provides long-term support for individuals with ongoing medical needs.
The House of Representatives passed the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Act (VSAFE) in late January 2026, a bill designed to protect the military community from fraud. The legislation, if signed into law, establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs to supplement the ongoing VSAFE program. Veteran Fraud… Read more »
The Department of Defense has officially acknowledged that veterans of the 1991 Gulf War were likely exposed to chemical nerve agents. This announcement was made following decades of veterans and activists asking the federal government for transparency regarding toxic exposures related to military service. Learn more.
Learn about the new VA limits on benefit apportionment. Important changes for veteran disability payments to dependents are coming soon.
The transition from active duty to retirement marks one of the most important milestones in your military career. It affects your income, your education benefit options, and your healthcare. Those enrolled in TRICARE when they “drop papers” for retirement should know that healthcare changes are common as well. Do you know how to prepare? Military… Read more »