Stars and Stripes

Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings

The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the ...

SMC-S VA Disability: Who qualifies to receive more than $4,400 per month?

SMC-S is an enhanced level of VA disability compensation intended for veterans whose service-connected conditions either keep ...
Hindustan Times

Who qualifies for VA disability payments on December 31? Check eligibility

Several veterans and their families are getting ready for a Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payment scheduled for December 31, 2025, a timing that is atypical and may lead to confusion among ...
Military.com

Here’s When VA Benefits Do and Don’t Count as Income, for Taxes and Otherwise

A veteran rated 100% disabled by the Department of Veterans receives $3,831.00 per month as of December 2025. Over the course of a year, that's $45,972. The IRS doesn't tax a penny of it. VA ...
Stars and Stripes

VA awards disability benefits using criteria from 80 years ago, federal watchdog finds

WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog warned lawmakers that the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fully revise the 80-year-old criteria for awarding disability payments or risk miscalculating benefits ...
Military.com

Why Some Disabled Veterans Can't Get Both VA Disability and Military Retirement Pay

Medical retirees with fewer than 20 years of service don't qualify for CRDP at all, regardless of their VA disability rating. This creates significant financial consequences for service members facing ...
The Washington Post

Why VA pays more in disability for sleep apnea than it does for some lost limbs

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Over decades, the government has spent billions on disability payments ...