Errors in disability cases for ‘painful scars’ resulted in overpayment: VA watchdog
The error of Veterans Benefits Administration staff has resulted in approximately $5.6 million in overpayments to veterans, a VA watchdog found.
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7 Things Veterans and Military Retirees Should Know About 3.6% COLA for 2027
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 on Wednesday, prompting questions from military service members, families and veterans about how they will be...
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Here’s the 2027 cost-of-living increase for retirees, veterans
Social Security beneficiaries, military retirees and people receiving veterans benefits will see a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2027.
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Deepfake phishing: Don’t be fooled.
Recently, a fake “Veterans & Retired Seniors Grant Program” post circulated on Facebook that appeared to be sponsored by a government official.
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Lower interest rates for Native American home loans
Many Native American Veterans want to return home to their tribal lands after their military service ends so they can be close to family and reconnect with the culture, traditions and community that..
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Military Retiree Dental Insurance: FEDVIP Eligibility, Plan Options and When You Can Start
When the military ended the Tricare Retiree Dental Program, military retirees became eligible to pick a dental insurance provider through the Office of Personnel Management’s Federal Employees Dental.
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Supreme Court hears incarcerated veteran’s case challenging process for VA claims appeals
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in the case of an incarcerated veteran who, in challenging federal rules that reduce benefits for imprisoned vets, has questioned the judicial review of..
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2 veterans battle in court and online over defamation, for-profit claims processing
A county government official and U.S. Navy veteran in Illinois is suing a for-profit company and its founder, a U.S. Army veteran, for alleged defamation of character in connection with issues...
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The 2026 Veterans Benefits Guide is now available online
The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to present the “ 2026 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers .” Don’t know what VA benefits and care are available?
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Nearly 500,000 veterans to get 3-month break from paying life insurance premiums
More than 457,000 veterans participating in the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program will get a three-month break on their monthly premiums, just in time for the holidays.
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Ready to secure your loved ones’ tomorrow with VA’s life insurance programs?
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time for you and your family to reflect on whether you have the right coverage to secure your family’s financial future.
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4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Dental Insurance Company
Dental insurance isn't something most people think about... until a surprise $3,000 bill for a root canal hits their bank account.
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Fraud Alert: Watch out for phishing scams
Phishing is a type of cyberattack where malicious actors send fraudulent emails that appear to be from legitimate and trusted sources.
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Should You Switch Tricare Plans? Open Season Enrollment Guide
You may have heard about open season, or open enrollment, for your Tricare or Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) coverage. But what exactly is it?
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Bill would secure justice for veterans of Cold War-era human experiments
Dave Dufrane dined at the Denny’s off I-95 in Edgewood, Maryland, countless times. He enjoyed those breakfasts, but he could never fully relax.
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Special Pay Overview
In addition to the your basic pay benefits and allowances, you may receive special pays and incentive pays depending on your career field or location-even when you first join the military.
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Hardship Duty Pay
Hardship duty pay is is additional compensation paid to servicemembers assigned to locations where living conditions are substantially below those conditions in the continental U.S. (CONUS).
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Veterans can use their VA-guaranteed home loan benefit more than once
Did you know that you can use your VA-guaranteed home loan benefit more than once? Many Veterans and surviving spouses think it’s a one-time benefit, but it isn’t.
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Education scams and fraud awareness
Pursuing higher education is a valuable journey that leads to many opportunities. Unfortunately, it’s now more common for student Veterans to be confronted and sometimes compromised by scammers,...
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Four straight quarters above 80%: Veteran trust in VA continues strong
Veteran trust in VA remained above 80% for the fourth consecutive quarter in FY2026 Q3—the longest streak above 80% in VA’s trust-report history.
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Don’t let misleading advertising upend your homebuying experience
Veterans are too often targeted during one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives: buying or refinancing a home.
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Protecting Veterans from housing scams during search for stable housing
How homeless Veterans can recognize common scams and safely navigate the search for housing. For Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, finding safe, stable housing is an important step...
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Investigate before you invest
Veterans are increasingly becoming prime targets for investment scams. Scammers often exploit the trust, camaraderie and sense of service that defines the Veteran community, using convincing tactics..
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Scammers are getting smarter. Here is how Veterans can stay ahead.
Scammers know many Veterans rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for services and support, and they try to take advantage of that trust.
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Understanding VA benefits for sleep apnea and tinnitus
Many illnesses and injuries make themselves known immediately. Others arrive quietly, often years later, while trying to sleep and after the noise fades.
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