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  • Veterans can now file supplemental claims online

    Veterans can now file supplemental claims online

    VA has launched a new online tool to help Veterans file supplemental claims. The new tool, which is available on the VA.gov website, makes it easier for Veterans to file claims and receive the benefits they deserve.

  • One Veteran’s unbreakable bond

    One Veteran’s unbreakable bond

    One unbreakable bond shows that "even little things can change people’s lives.”

  • More service members eligible for benefits after VA amends character of discharge barriers

    More service members eligible for benefits after VA amends character of discharge barriers

    VA is implementing a new regulation regarding character of discharge determinations, allowing more former service members to become eligible for VA benefits.

  • Record pay increase for Veterans receiving VA compensation benefits

    Record pay increase for Veterans receiving VA compensation benefits

    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.

  • Always download the latest VA PDF forms from the VA Forms website

    Always download the latest VA PDF forms from the VA Forms website

    Adobe has updated the certificates that enable fillable PDF forms in Adobe Reader. Rather than using a form saved locally, please go to the public-facing VA Forms website and download the latest form.

  • Veterans set to see cost-of-living increase to their benefits

    Veterans set to see cost-of-living increase to their benefits

    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.

  • Busting misconceptions about toxic exposure screening

    Busting misconceptions about toxic exposure screening

    The screening is an important conversation with your VA health care provider. Here’s the reality behind common misconceptions.

  • VA leads the way in exposure-informed care

    VA leads the way in exposure-informed care

    As of July 2024, VA has approved more than 1.1 million claims made through the PACT Act. VA leads the way in exposure-informed care.

  • Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories

    Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories

    Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, [...]

  • Coast Guard Veteran tells how VA Housing First changed his life

    Coast Guard Veteran tells how VA Housing First changed his life

    VA Housing First changed the life of Grady Kendall, Coast Guard Veteran, because it was there when life knocked him down.

  • Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during service now eligible for VA health care

    Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during service now eligible for VA health care

    Expansion eliminates phased-in approach called for by the PACT Act. Millions of Veterans exposed to toxins now eligible for VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.

  • View and download your VA decision letters online

    View and download your VA decision letters online

    If you’ve filed a disability claim with VA and are waiting for a decision letter, you can access it online once it’s ready. Veterans with a VA.gov sign-in can use this online option to access their disability decisions right when they need them.

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Last updated July 19, 2023

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