These Military and Veteran Education Benefits Cover Aviation Training
Here are the military and veteran education benefits that pay for aviation maintenance and flight training and how much you might get.
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VA Formally Rescinds Medication Disability Rating Rule After Nationwide Veteran Backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs reversed course on a new disability rating rule in February 2026, and it happened fast.
The Native American Direct Loan and one Veteran’s journey to stability
During Women’s History Month, VA proudly honors the service, strength and resilience of women Veterans. Among them is a Native American Veteran named
California Just Cracked Down on VA Claim Sharks. Here’s What Every Veteran Needs to Know.
On February 10, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law making California the latest state to ban unaccredited private companies from charging vetera
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say
The Department of Veterans Affairs is developing a tool that will analyze veterans’ disability claims applications for fraud — a program VA officials
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say
The Department of Veterans Affairs is developing a tool that will analyze veterans’ disability claims applications for fraud — a program VA officials
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say
The Department of Veterans Affairs is developing a tool that will analyze veterans’ disability claims applications for fraud — a program VA officials
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say
The Department of Veterans Affairs is developing a tool that will analyze veterans’ disability claims applications for fraud — a program VA officials
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say
The Department of Veterans Affairs is developing a tool that will analyze veterans’ disability claims applications for fraud — a program VA officials
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday that temporarily reinstates a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Veteran
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday that temporarily reinstates a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Veteran
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday that temporarily reinstates a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Veteran
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday that temporarily reinstates a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Veteran
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday that temporarily reinstates a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Veteran
VA responds to worries about new focus on ‘telltale signs’ of fraud
The Department of Veterans Affairs officials say they are developing a tool to scan documents veterans submit to prove that they qualify for disabilit
VA ‘invented new reasons’ to deny GI Bill benefits, lawsuit claims
Veterans say that the Department of Veterans Affairs has “invented new reasons to deny” former service members access to education benefits that many
Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress that would fast-track medical care for veterans with infertility linked to hazardous expo
Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress that would fast-track medical care for veterans with infertility linked to hazardous expo
Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress that would fast-track medical care for veterans with infertility linked to hazardous expo
Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress that would fast-track medical care for veterans with infertility linked to hazardous expo
Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress that would fast-track medical care for veterans with infertility linked to hazardous expo
How to avoid tax scams: Know your tax preparer
VA is committed to protecting Veterans and their families from tax fraud. Follow these tips to avoid being scammed this tax season.
Modernizing VA home loans
VA is transforming technologies to Improve the Veteran homebuying experience Veterans will soon see enhancements to the VA Home Loan program with cutt
Fake veteran impersonated soldier to claim VA benefits, prosecutors say
A Massachusetts man was arrested this week and accused of impersonating an Army veteran for more than three decades, receiving tens of thousands of do
VA: Health and Benefits app adds new Certificate of Eligibility enhancements
For Veterans, the journey to homeownership often begins with one essential document: the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
Protecting Veterans from fraudulent scams
VA’s Commitment to Protect Veterans As we observe National Consumer Protection Week, March 2 – 8, and Slam the Scam Day on March 5, 2026, we want to r
Media assaults VA disability system, insults those who use it
Then-Army Sgt. Daniel Blevins mans a .50-caliber machine gun in a Humvee turret in Iraq in 2008. A 60-mile bike ride through the southern Arizona moun
Introducing the Claim Assist Portal: A new, easier way to respond to VA claim requests
VA is making it easier than ever to keep your claim on track. With the new Claim Assist Portal, you’ll have a faster, more convenient way to respond w
Veteran experts were nominated to determine federal education rulemaking
Veterans organizations in Washington, D.C. came together to nominate two prominent veterans to the U.S. Department of Education’s upcoming rulemaking
Do you qualify for additional VA education benefits?
VA is making it easier to find out The Department of Veterans Affairs is making it easier for eligible Veterans to learn about their education and tra
I served nearly 30 years fixing aircraft, driving warships, and explaining policy. The Survivor Benefit Plan still blindsided me.
Over nearly 30 years in the Navy, I learned how to solve problems. I started as an aviation electrician’s mate, fixing aircraft on the flight line. I
VA rescinds decision that could have lowered veterans’ disability rating
A week after the Department of Veterans Affairs published an interim final rule that would have lowered disability compensation for millions of milita
VA plans to officially rescind controversial disability rule
The Department of Veterans Affairs is formally rescinding a rule that would have impacted how the agency evaluates disability benefits, after a week o
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A regulation that would have required Veterans Affairs medical examiners to include the effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expec
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A regulation that would have required Veterans Affairs medical examiners to include the effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expec
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A regulation that would have required Veterans Affairs medical examiners to include the effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expec
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A regulation that would have required Veterans Affairs medical examiners to include the effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expec
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A regulation that would have required Veterans Affairs medical examiners to include the effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expec
Federal Lawsuit Challenges VA’s New Rule on Medication-Based Disability Ratings
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans and lawmakers want the Department of Veterans Affairs to rescind a regulation published Feb. 17 that would have VA required medical examiners
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans and lawmakers want the Department of Veterans Affairs to rescind a regulation published Feb. 17 that would have VA required medical examiners
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans and lawmakers want the Department of Veterans Affairs to rescind a regulation published Feb. 17 that would have VA required medical examiners
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans and lawmakers want the Department of Veterans Affairs to rescind a regulation published Feb. 17 that would have VA required medical examiners
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans and lawmakers want the Department of Veterans Affairs to rescind a regulation published Feb. 17 that would have VA required medical examiners
VA has no plans of ‘ever doing anything’ about disability rule, official says
A top Department of Veterans Affairs official said the VA has no plans to implement a new rule that veterans advocates fiercely resisted when it was a
VA Won’t Enforce New Rule on Disability Ratings, Secretary Says. Congress Members Want It Rescinded
The VA backed down on its new disability rating rule—but didn’t rescind it
An unprecedented flood of outrage from veterans groups, lawmakers, and individual veterans led the Department of Veterans Affairs to reverse course Th
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs has retreated from enforcing a controversial regulation it rolled out Tuesday that required medical examiners to fa
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs has retreated from enforcing a controversial regulation it rolled out Tuesday that required medical examiners to fa
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs has retreated from enforcing a controversial regulation it rolled out Tuesday that required medical examiners to fa
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs has retreated from enforcing a controversial regulation it rolled out Tuesday that required medical examiners to fa
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs has retreated from enforcing a controversial regulation it rolled out Tuesday that required medical examiners to fa
VA pauses new disability rule 2 days after announcing it
The Department of Veterans Affairs has reversed course on a controversial new rule that could lower veterans’ disability ratings if medications or tre
Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams
A Vietnam veteran who has appealed his Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating has asked the courts to review a VA rule published Tuesday tha
Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams
A Vietnam veteran who has appealed his Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating has asked the courts to review a VA rule published Tuesday tha
Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams
A Vietnam veteran who has appealed his Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating has asked the courts to review a VA rule published Tuesday tha
Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams
A Vietnam veteran who has appealed his Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating has asked the courts to review a VA rule published Tuesday tha
Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams
A Vietnam veteran who has appealed his Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating has asked the courts to review a VA rule published Tuesday tha
New VA Rule Ties Disability Ratings to Medicated Symptoms, Drawing Fire From Veterans Groups
Concern and confusion erupt over new VA disability rule
Veterans and advocates are struggling to understand the ramifications of a new federal rule, under which the Department of Veterans Affairs will consi
VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings
Veterans Affairs medical examiners are now required to consider the effects of medication on a veteran’s health condition when assigning a disability
VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings
Veterans Affairs medical examiners are now required to consider the effects of medication on a veteran’s health condition when assigning a disability
VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings
Veterans Affairs medical examiners are now required to consider the effects of medication on a veteran’s health condition when assigning a disability
VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings
Veterans Affairs medical examiners are now required to consider the effects of medication on a veteran’s health condition when assigning a disability
New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms
Veterans will have their disability compensation evaluated based on whether their prescribed medication or treatment improves their illness or injury,
2026 VA Disability Rates: What the 2.8% Increase Means for Your Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025.
Home loan borrowers can now deduct funding fees
Starting this year, Veterans, service members and their surviving spouses can deduct VA funding fees on their taxes when purchasing a home using the V
A new VA disability rule may lower millions of veteran disability ratings
On Feb. 17, the Department of Veterans Affairs published an interim final rule that changes one deceptively simple question at the heart of disability
DAV statement on VA Interim Final Rule concerning disability ratings and medication
DAV is extremely disappointed and alarmed by VA’s decision to issue an Interim Final Rule today that could potentially reduce disability compensation
‘Double-dipping’ controversy bars injured and ill vets from getting full benefits
Jason Leisey served nine years as an infantryman and received a Purple Heart after he was severely injured by a car bomb in Iraq.
VA moves to speed delivery of survivors’ benefits
VA recently announced a new regulation that will lead to faster decisions and quicker payments for certain types of survivors’ claims.
VA claims are moving faster—advocacy ensures they’re done right
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. That military mantra couldn’t be truer when filing claims through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Native American Direct Loans expand to Squaxin Island Tribe
VA Native American Direct Loan staff Casandra Kelting and Justin Stephenson recently traveled to the southernmost inlets of the Salish Sea in Washingt
Home loan offers that sound too good to be true
As a Veteran or service member, your VA home loan is one of the most powerful benefits you’ve earned. If you have a VA home loan, you have probably re
Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures
Service members sickened by hazardous exposures at the Pentagon on 9/11, as well as some exposed to radiation while serving — without related document
Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures
Service members sickened by hazardous exposures at the Pentagon on 9/11, as well as some exposed to radiation while serving — without related document
Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures
Service members sickened by hazardous exposures at the Pentagon on 9/11, as well as some exposed to radiation while serving — without related document
Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures
Service members sickened by hazardous exposures at the Pentagon on 9/11, as well as some exposed to radiation while serving — without related document
Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures
Service members sickened by hazardous exposures at the Pentagon on 9/11, as well as some exposed to radiation while serving — without related document
Veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness won a 30-year war for recognition
For three decades, the official word on Gulf War Illness (GWI) was a collective shrug from the Department of Defense. When you came home from Kuwait o
Veterans benefits increase 2.8% to keep pace with inflation
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. The increase, which is 0.3% higher than the previous ye
Watch out for scams and stay safe while online shopping
The holiday season may be over, but online sales continue. Post-holiday deals attract shoppers—and unfortunately, scammers.
Veterans Can Now Get VA Auto Grants Every 10 Years. Here's What Changed
Here’s how to see attorney and agent fees paid by VA
Beginning this month, the Department of Veterans Affairs websites and social media channels will show the amount of money it is legally obligated to s
VA again launches search for VA benefits chief
The Department of Veterans Affairs has relaunched efforts to find a new head of veterans benefits following the withdrawal of nominee Karen Brazell la
VA again launches search for VA benefits chief
The Department of Veterans Affairs has relaunched efforts to find a new head of veterans benefits following the withdrawal of nominee Karen Brazell la
VA again launches search for VA benefits chief
The Department of Veterans Affairs has relaunched efforts to find a new head of veterans benefits following the withdrawal of nominee Karen Brazell la
VA again launches search for VA benefits chief
The Department of Veterans Affairs has relaunched efforts to find a new head of veterans benefits following the withdrawal of nominee Karen Brazell la
The Cost of Skipping Sick Call: How Active-Duty Service Members Can Protect Future VA Claims
Tricare After Active Duty: What Actually Happens to Your Health Insurance
Here’s Why January Is the Best Time to File Your VA Disability Claim
Veterans Often Overlook These VA Disability Claims: Secondary Conditions Explained
VA Doctors Can Finally Look You in the Eye, Thanks to a New AI Tool
Why Veterans’ 2.8% Disability Pay Raise Feels Smaller Than It Should
These FEDVIP Beneficiaries Must Choose a New Plan Now
Start Preparing for the Next Government Shutdown Now, Before It’s Too Late
VA Warned These Companies They May Be Breaking the Law. Most Are Still in Business
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This Is Trump’s Plan to End the War in Ukraine
How the Government Shutdown Impacts Veterans and the VA
How to Change Tricare Coverage After a Qualifying Life Event – and Which QLEs Count
Major VA Reforms Expand Benefits for Survivors: What Veterans’ Families Need to Know
Big News from the VA: Survivors of Veterans to Get Much-Needed Support In a groundbreaking move, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced
Thousands of Veterans Affected by PACT Act Disability Claim Errors: What You Need to Know
April 2025 – Thousands of veterans across the country may have been underpaid on their disability compensation due to a critical error in how the Depa
Veterans Advocates Slam Washington Post for Calling for Cuts to Disability Benefits
A Washington Post opinion piece calling for cuts to veterans’ disability benefits has drawn widespread condemnation and outrage from veterans and thei
The VA Is Retroactively Increasing GI Bill Benefits for a Million Veterans. Here's How to Claim Them
How to safeguard from claims predators
As Veterans are looking for representation to pursue the benefits they’re entitled to, finding the right expert(s) to guide them through the VA claims
More cancers now presumptive for service connection
The VA has announced several new cancers that will now be presumptive for Gulf War Veterans and Post 9/11 Veterans. This expansion of benefits will pr
Three new cancer types added to the presumptive list for service connection
Recently, the VA expanded the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to environmental exposure under the PACT ACT.
2025 Cost of Living Adjustment to be the smallest increase in years
It’s been announced that the 2025 Cost of living adjustment will be 2.5%, which represents a drop from the 3.4% awarded at the start of 2024, and is a
2024 Veterans Cost of Living Adjustment details
Recently, officials from the Seniors Citizen League announced that they anticipate a less than 2.6% projected increase for social security cost of liv
The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know
Certain cancers amongst K2 Veterans may soon qualify for expedited claims
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