Veteran Benefits

A 3.6% COLA Increase Is Coming in 2027: How Much Extra Is Hitting Your Paycheck?

The 2027 COLA announced by the federal government on Oct 14, 2026, has impacts on veterans' and their families’ compensation in the coming year.

VA Dental Appointments Hit Record 3.2 Million as Benefit Usage Doubles

VA dental benefits eligibility grew about 70% from 2020 to 2025, GAO found. Learn why more Veterans qualify and what future expansion could mean for VA care.

VA Announces a $150 Million Premium Break With 3 Months of Free VGLI

The VA announced that it is granting Veterans enrolled in VGLI a three-month “holiday” by suspending premium payments from November through January.

VA Education Rates Rise, Bringing Higher Payments for GI Bill and DEA Students

Effective Oct. 1, 2026, the VA increased monthly education benefits for the Montgomery GI Bill and DEA. See the new rates and how to ensure you get paid.

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Is Moving to myAuth. DS Logon and CAC Still Work for Now

The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is moving from DS Logon to myAuth, but DS Logon and CAC still work for now. Here's what beneficiaries should know and how to set...

Faster Benefits, Better Jobs: New Executive Order Aims to Streamline Military Transitions

A new executive order outlines changes to VA benefits, employment opportunities, and more. See what this means for service members preparing to leave the...

VA Urges Veterans Denied Over 1973 Records Fire to File Again, as Agency Streamlines Claims Process

Veterans whose records were lost in the 1973 St Louis warehouse fire now have a streamlined process to resubmit their denied claims.

The FDA Is Fast-Tracking Psychedelics for Veterans. Can the System Handle It?

As federal policy accelerates psychedelic treatments for PTSD and depression, providers warn that the VA and TRICARE lack the infrastructure to scale care.

The VA Launches Trial Testing Semaglutide for Alcohol Use Disorder in Veterans

VA is testing semaglutide for alcohol use disorder​ in Veterans. Learn how the CRAVE trial works, what it measures, and what researchers hope to learn next.

VHA Is Now Using Ambient Scribe: How It's Changing Veteran Care

VHA is expanding Ambient Scribe across primary care. Learn how it affects Veteran visits, clinician workload, documentation, consent, privacy, and safety.

Senator Introduces Bill to Cap VA Recoupment of Separation Pay from Disabled Veterans

Proposed legislation would change how the Department of Veterans Affairs collects separation pay from Veterans who later qualify for disability compensation.

The Dental Benefit Many Veterans Don't Know About

Many Veterans still don’t realize they may qualify for VA-backed dental insurance through MetLife’s VADIP program.

GOHOSPITAL Is Bringing Advanced Healthcare to Rural Veterans

Rural Veterans often face long drives and limited access to healthcare. Learn how GOHOSPITAL brings hospital-level services to support easier access to care.

The 'Veterans Savings Program' Doesn't Exist. Why Won't the Scam Behind It Die?

A persistent postcard scam offering a fake "Veterans Savings Program" continues to target veterans. Discover how it works and how to stay safe.

The End of My HealtheVet and DS Logon: Explaining the New VA Sign-In Process

The VA sign-in changes have replaced legacy login methods with Login.gov and ID.me. Here's what Veterans need to know about accessing VA benefits online.

The March that Made the GI Bill: The Complex, Unfinished Legacy of the Bonus Army

Discover the history of the 1932 Bonus Army, a grassroots movement of WWI veterans that paved the way for the GI Bill, and its enduring legacy.