About 110,000 veterans sought Department of Veterans Affairs benefits for the first time in the first year of the PACT Act, and many more newly VA-eligible beneficiaries will likely do so under the ...

The PACT Act gives millions of U.S. military veterans the potential to receive Department of Veterans Affairs health-care and disability compensation, based on their presumed exposure to toxins during ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA ...

VA or Veteran Affairs benefits are crucial support systems for eligible US veterans. The VA program assists veterans who face various unique needs and issues. The VA initiative can help eligible ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

A Marine disposes trash at a burn pit in Afghanistan. Veterans are again being encouraged to submit claims related to toxic exposures. (Sgt. Anthony L. Ortiz/Released) The Department of Veterans ...

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Subcommittee for Disability and Memorial Affairs, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Senate Veterans’ ...

For some veterans, the process of filing for disability benefits can be difficult, frustrating and time-consuming. MATT CHAMPION: It was easier for me to get into Stanford than it was to receive VA ...

Veterans who were potentially exposed to burn pits or toxic chemicals like Agent Orange have until Wednesday to register with the Department of Veterans Affairs if they want to take advantage of a ...

When Glenn Janssen decided to file a claim for disability benefits with the Veterans Affairs Department last year, he dreaded the prospect of dealing with federal bureaucracy and paperwork. Janssen, ...

Jul. 7—A Texas Tribune report this week has turned a spotlight on one Austin-based operator who charges veterans thousands of dollars for help with their VA paperwork. Cooke County Veterans Services ...