Secondary conditions are disabilities caused by conditions the Department of Veterans Affairs already recognizes as service ...

The VA is processing claims faster than ever. The backlog is the lowest it's been in years. And your 2024 medical records are ...

Filing a VA disability claim is a significant step toward receiving monthly tax-free compensation for service-connected ...

Veterans receiving VA disability benefits are closely watching their accounts on December 29, as some may qualify for early ...

In 2026, the primary update to benefits will be the annual COLA, which increases payments to keep pace with inflation.

There is a bill before the U.S. Congress that local veterans who are 100% disabled want to see passed this year. It’s the ...

There is no place in the veteran benefits ecosystem for claim sharks. Companies that charge excessive contingency fees, promise outcomes, obscure credentials, or imply influence over VA decisions are ...

A judge sentenced 45-year-old Brian Ditch to 13 years, or 156 months, in prison. Ditch pleaded guilty in fall 2025 to four ...

Learn about the fight against predatory claims companies targeting disabled veterans. Support the GUARD VA Benefits Act to protect veterans' earned benefits.

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

"Independent medical documentation is a legitimate and lawful component of the VA disability process, but it is also one of the most misunderstood," said Ryan Hawley, Founder and CEO of Shield of Odin ...

Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses how veterans can manage their mounting debt with End Veteran Debt's Jerry Ashton.