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  • Here’s how to see attorney and agent fees paid by VA

    Here’s how to see attorney and agent fees paid by VA

    VA will now publish the amount of money it's legally obligated to pay to VA-accredited attorneys and claim agents assisting Veterans with disability claims.

  • VA updates Disability Rating Schedule for digestive system

    VA updates Disability Rating Schedule for digestive system

    Today, VA announced an update to the VA Schedule for [...]

  • What can VA disability compensation do for you?

    What can VA disability compensation do for you?

    Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve [...]

  • 2023: End-of-year Veteran benefits update

    2023: End-of-year Veteran benefits update

    Veterans have applied for benefits at record rates over the past year. As a result of your applications, VA has been able to deliver more earned benefits to more Veterans than ever before, including $150 billion during 2023 alone.

  • Separation Health Assessment Part A now required on claims from transitioning service members

    Separation Health Assessment Part A now required on claims from transitioning service members

    Starting April 1st, transitioning service members applying for disability compensation through Benefits Delivery at Discharge or Integrated Disability Evaluation System will be required to complete and submit the Part A Self-Assessment of a new Separation Health Assessment.

  • 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.

  • QuickSubmit is the new evidence intake tool for VA claims

    QuickSubmit is the new evidence intake tool for VA claims

    VA launched QuickSubmit to replace Direct Upload as the online tool to share documents with VA’s Evidence Intake Center.

  • VA updates rating criteria for musculoskeletal and muscle injuries

    VA updates rating criteria for musculoskeletal and muscle injuries

    In late 2017, VA began a multi-year effort to revise and update the VASRD, or VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The VASRD's 15 body systems had seen periodic updates, but this continuing effort reflects the first comprehensive review in 70+ years. Today, VA announced its next update: The musculoskeletal system and muscle injuries. 

  • Quick Start Guide for Modernized Veteran Appeals Decision Review now available

    Quick Start Guide for Modernized Veteran Appeals Decision Review now available

    The VA appeals decision review quick start guide offers Veterans more clarity and control over the decision review process.

  • Blue Water Navy Veterans received $140M in retroactive benefits in January, February

    Blue Water Navy Veterans received $140M in retroactive benefits in January, February

    Blue Water Navy Veterans and survivors who filed compensation claims in January and February 2020 have so far received over $140 million in retroactive benefits.

  • Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability claims to be decided beginning Jan.1, 2020

    Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability claims to be decided beginning Jan.1, 2020

    Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability compensation claims now being decided. Here is what Veterans need to know about the new Blue Water Navy Act and how it may affect them.

  • October payments delayed for some Veterans

    October payments delayed for some Veterans

    October disability compensation, dependency indemnity compensation (DIC) and pension payments are delayed by two days for more than 27,000 beneficiaries due to a software issue. 

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Last updated February 12, 2026

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