Is Dehydration a VA Disability?
For many veterans, the link between dehydration and service-connected VA disability benefits isn’t obvious—because there’s no direct “dehydration” entry in the VA’s Schedule for Rating... continue reading
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2026 VA Disability Payment Schedule
Wondering when your 2026 VA disability payment will hit your bank account? Here’s the deal fellow veterans: VA disability compensation for a given month is paid on the first business day of the... continue reading
2025 VA Layoffs: Will It Impact VA Disability Benefits?
Let’s get one thing straight right away: Your VA disability benefits are not going away. But with that said, what’s happening inside the VA in 2025 is nothing short of historic—and not in... continue reading
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy: Does It Impact VA Disability Benefits?
If you served under the military's Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, first off—thank you. You served during one of the most emotionally complex periods in military history. You showed... continue reading
My HealtheVet Has Moved to VA.gov: What Veterans Really Need to Know (2025 Update)
Big changes just hit the VA’s online health portal—and they directly impact how veterans manage their VA health care. As of June 4, 2025, the VA officially transitioned the My HealtheVet... continue reading
2026 VA Disability Rates | Projected 2.5% COLA Increase
The 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is expected to be 2.5%, according to the latest estimates based on the May 2025 CPI data. If confirmed, this increase would directly raise 2026 VA... continue reading
When is the VA Changing the Ratings for Sleep Apnea?
Major changes to how the VA assigns disability ratings for sleep apnea could be coming by the end of 2025—and veterans need to pay very close attention. If finalized, the VA will eliminate the... continue reading
2025 Tinnitus VA Rating Changes: What Veterans Can Expect and When!
Big changes may be coming to how the VA evaluates and rates tinnitus—and they’re not in favor of veterans. Right now, veterans with subjective tinnitus (the most common type—ringing only... continue reading
How to Prove “Prostrating” Migraines for VA Disability Benefits: What Veterans Must Know!
If you're a veteran dealing with migraine headaches, you may be leaving thousands of dollars in monthly tax-free compensation on the table—simply because your migraines aren’t properly... continue reading
2025 VA PTSD Rating Changes Explained!
Massive changes to how the VA rates PTSD and other mental health conditions could take effect by summer or fall 2025. If finalized, these updates would significantly impact how the VA evaluates... continue reading
2025 VA Rating Changes: Key Updates and Timelines for Veterans!
Significant changes to VA disability ratings are expected by the end of 2025—especially for mental health conditions, sleep apnea, and tinnitus. While a few of the proposed updates may benefit... continue reading
Can I Get VA Disability for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse?
No, you can’t receive a VA disability rating for alcoholism or substance abuse on its own. There is no standalone VA diagnostic code (DC) for alcohol use disorder (AUD), or substance use... continue reading