Right now, nearly 1 in 3 initial VA disability claims are denied. We built VABN University to be the West Point of the ...

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

Disabled combat veterans Chad Rogers and Lyle Allen of Tennessee say an unfair system is blocking them from receiving the ...

The VA is processing claims faster than ever. The backlog is the lowest it's been in years. And your 2024 medical records are ...

The seal on the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C. is shown in June 2013. (Charles Dharapak/AP) The backlog of veterans first-time disability claims in coming ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it’s making major strides in speeding up disability claims, reducing backlogs, and ...

Marines and sailors respond to a simulated injury in preparation for an upcoming combat marksmanship range. (Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Marine Corps) Veterans Affairs leaders on Thursday announced the ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins testifies before his Senate Veterans Affairs committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on January 21. On Tuesday, Collins reported the ...

When American soldiers return home from war with disabilities, they often suffer twice — first from their combat injuries, next from the humiliation of government dependency. Wounded veterans learn ...

About 50 disabled veterans and their caregivers are participating in the annual VA New England Adaptive Winter Sports Clinic, ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...