In 2026, the primary update to benefits will be the annual COLA, which increases payments to keep pace with inflation.

The annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8 percent to ensure benefits are not negative impacted by ...

Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, tied to inflation. The 2.8% raise for ...

A bill in Congress would significantly increase the amount of disability compensation awarded to veterans with catastrophic injuries and survivors, but lawmakers are sparring over how to cover its ...

VA benefits veterans disability compensation payments to spike after 2026 COLA update as the confirmed 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment moves into effect on December 1, 2025. This explainer ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays out monthly benefits to millions of veterans who are disabled as a result of their active military service. This monthly tax-free payment is a lifeline for ...