A new law guarantees Veterans will receive a cost-of-living adjustment to VA compensation that is equal to the COLA applied to Social Security benefits.
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran Albert Tristan, who served during the Vietnam War.
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran David Hickman, who served during the Iraq War.
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran Brian F. Piercy, who was Killed in Action in Afghanistan.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Army Veteran Tomas L. Avey, who served on three deployments to Afghanistan.
VA is increasing compensation payment rates based on the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Veterans and beneficiaries who receive VA compensation benefits will see an 8.7% increase in their monthly payments -- the largest increase in over 30 years.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Nathan Elrod, who died from an IED attack in Iraq.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Joel Dameron, who was killed by an improvised explosive device while serving his second tour in Iraq.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Frederick Pokorney Jr., the first Marine killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Brian Prening, who served as a fireteam leader in Iraq and gave his life to help his comrades.
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