Veteran Benefits

VA Copay Confusion: Are Veterans Really Getting Free Community Care or Still Paying?

VA community care copays aren’t fully waived. Here’s who pays, who doesn’t, and what’s actually changing for Veterans.

Lawmakers Want to Raise Pay for VA Doctors, Here’s Why It Could Affect Your Care

Lawmakers are pushing to raise VA doctor pay amid staffing shortages. Here’s what’s proposed, what’s passed, and what it means for Veterans.

Breaking Down the Novel Therapeutics Act: What It Means for Your VA Benefits

A Senate bill targets a growing reality: the VA lacks the structure to deliver emerging therapies now nearing approval.

Iowa Bill Could Provide Free College Tuition for Severely Disabled Veterans

Iowa advances a tuition waiver for 100% disabled veterans, but the benefit only applies after federal education aid is used first.

100% P&T Veterans Are Getting Surprise C&P Exams — Here's What to Do If It Happens to You

Why 100% P&T veterans are getting VA exam letters—and what federal law actually allows.

VA Foreclosure Prevention Program Eliminated: What Veterans with VA Home Loans Need to Know Right Now

Nearly a year after the VA ended a key mortgage rescue program, tens of thousands of veterans are behind on payments, putting up to 90,000 at risk.

Could the 20-Year Promise Act Double Your GI Bill Benefits? What We Know

The 20-Year Promise Act promises new GI Bill benefits, but it’s not what you think. Here’s who qualifies and what’s actually true.

From Service to Statesmanship: The 2026 Veterans for Public Office Program is Now Open

The IVMF 2026 Public Office Program helps Veterans turn service into leadership. Discover training, support, and a clear path to run for public office.

VA Health Insurance Rating: What Disability Percentage Do You Need?

Wondering what VA disability rating you need for healthcare? Learn how eligibility really works and why you may qualify even at 0%.

VA Overhaul Accelerates as 27 Bills Hit Congress: Lawmakers Raise New Concerns Over Veteran Care Access

The VA is already restructuring as Congress weighs 27 bills—raising new concerns about veterans’ access to care.

VA Pulls Back on Benefit Splits, Forcing Family Disputes Into Court

The VA has eliminated hardship-based benefit splits, narrowing access and pushing support disputes into state courts.

Reminders From the VA’s Annie Texts Can Help Veterans Stay On Track

Annie sends health reminders and prompts to Veterans by text, but it is not real-time care. Here’s exactly what the VA says it does and doesn’t do.

VA Can Now Ask Courts to Appoint Guardians For Some Veterans’ Medical Decisions

The VA can now ask courts to appoint guardians for some Veterans who cannot make medical decisions and have no surrogate. Here’s who could be affected.

Free Military Tax Prep: Filing Options That Help You Save More

File your taxes without paying out of pocket. Learn where to access free military tax prep, who qualifies, and how to avoid unnecessary fees.

VA Opens $112M in Suicide Prevention Grants, but Outreach Gaps Remain

The VA opened $112 million in suicide prevention grants, highlighting a harder truth: many at-risk Veterans are still reached outside VA care.

How Veterans Can Cut Through Clickbait, Scams, and Bad Information Online

Veterans are frequent targets for fake alerts, misleading headlines, and benefit scams. Here’s how to verify what’s real before it affects your money or career.