The VA backed down on its new disability rating rule—but didn’t rescind it

Collins initially took to X to defend the rule, calling criticism “fake news” and stating the policy “simply formalizes VA’s ...
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VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash

The VA will continue collecting public comment on the rule but it "will not be enforced at any time in the future," VA ...
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VA Rule Change on Disability Ratings Sparks Concern Among Veterans

The VA now requires disability ratings to reflect a veteran’s condition as it appears while medicated, rather than estimating ...
Yahoo

VA to Overhaul Disability Evaluations for Mental Health, Other Conditions

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Department of Veterans Affairs will change its disability ratings criteria for mental health conditions, sleep apnea and ...
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Veterans will see a 2.8% boost to disability benefits in 2026

Veterans who rely on disability compensation can expect a meaningful, if modest, lift in their monthly payments in 2026, as benefits are set to rise by 2.8 percent. That adjustment will ripple through ...
The Washington Post

Why VA pays more in disability for sleep apnea than it does for some lost limbs

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Over decades, the government has spent billions on disability payments ...
USA Today

How to Reduce the Risk of the VA Denying Your Disability Benefits Claim

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 ...