2025 Social Security COLA Estimated at 2.6%

2025 Social Security COLA Estimated to Increase by 2.6%

July 22, 2024

The latest estimate for the 2025 Social Security COLA increase is 2.6%. This adjustment will impact Social Security beneficiaries, SSI recipients, federal retirees, and disabled veterans, with... continue reading

Will There Be a 2025 COLA Increase for Veterans? Yes, But It Will Be Lower Than Expected.

April 8, 2024

Yes, the latest 2025 COLA increase estimate is a 2.5%, which will be applied to VA disability compensation rates effective December 1, 2024, payable beginning January 1, 2025. Our latest 2025... continue reading

The VA COLA Increase 2024

March 22, 2024

2024 is here and with it comes an increase to your VA disability benefits. This increase is due to what’s called the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). This is an adjustment... continue reading

2024 VA SMC Rates & Charts

March 19, 2024

2024 VA SMC rates increased by 3.2% over 2023 rates beginning January 2024 and continuing through December 2024 (until the 2025 COLA increase). Veterans can use the detailed 2024 VA Special... continue reading

VA Rating for Neurobehavioral Effects – Explained!

March 6, 2024

It's no secret that US military personnel have faced issues arising from environmental exposures. It's also no secret these exposures can have lasting effects. One such instance is the... continue reading

VA Increase 2024 [Quick Guide]

December 8, 2023

So, will there be a VA increase in 2024? Yes! In this VA Increase 2024 Quick Guide, we'll answer popular questions about increases in VA disability compensation and benefits for... continue reading

VA DIC Rates 2024 | 3.2% COLA Increase

November 26, 2023

VA DIC Rates 2024 will increase by 3.2% starting January 1, 2024, based on the new Social Security Administration’s 2024 COLA increase. If you’re the surviving spouse of a service member... continue reading

How Much Is 100 VA Disability Pay 2024?

November 20, 2023

Thanks to the 3.2% COLA increase for 2024, 100 VA disability pay is worth more than ever. The minimum 100% VA pay rate for a veteran alone in 2024 is $3,737.85 per month. The actual amount... continue reading

2024 VA Disability Pay Charts | 3.2% COLA Increase

October 15, 2023

2024 VA disability pay charts are effective December 1, 2023, payable starting January 1, 2024, and will increase by 3.2% based on the new Social Security Administration’s 2024 COLA... continue reading

2024 VA Special Monthly Compensation Rates

October 13, 2023

2024 VA Special Monthly Compensation Rates will increase by 3.2% starting January 2024 as announced by the Social Security Administration. Veterans can use the pay chart below to find their... continue reading

VA Disability Rates 2024 (With Dependents)

October 12, 2023

VA Disability Rates 2024 will increase by 3.2% starting January 2024 as announced by the Social Security Administration. Disabled veterans with a 10% VA rating or higher can use the official... continue reading

How To Calculate VA Disability With a VA Disability Calculator

June 16, 2023

Learn how to calculate VA disability with a VA combined rating calculator. The VA disability calculator is an easy-to-use tool that estimates the monthly compensation you should receive for your... continue reading

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