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House passes 3.6% cost-of-living increase for veterans disability benefits

The House passed legislation Monday that would raise disability compensation for veterans and certain benefits for surviving family members. The measure would apply a...

Houston’s Veterans Day parade starts at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday

Houston will honor veterans Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a 10 a.m. ceremony on the steps of City Hall, followed by the American Heroes Parade...

VA plans to expand disability claims automation as reviewers flag errors

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to expand its use of automation in disability claims as reviewers have identified errors in some cases that...

What to check before applying for VA’s Native American Direct Loan

The Department of Veterans Affairs lists a starting rate of 2.47% for its Native American Direct Loan program, which helps qualifying veterans buy, build...

Some veterans may qualify for additional GI Bill benefits after VA review

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is reviewing some veterans’ education benefit eligibility under the Rudisill and Perkins decisions. Its March 2026 announcement...

What VA’s family caregiver program offers and how to apply

VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers offers support to qualifying caregivers of eligible veterans. The program has an application and assessment process,...

PACT Act guide: VA health care enrollment and disability claims are separate

Veterans who served around burn pits, Agent Orange, or other toxic hazards may have two distinct routes to VA support. The VA’s PACT Act...

When the Yellow Ribbon Program can close a GI Bill tuition gap

The Yellow Ribbon Program can help eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill students pay tuition and fees that their base benefit does not cover. It can...

How to read the 2026–27 Post-9/11 GI Bill rates

The Department of Veterans Affairs has posted the Post-9/11 GI Bill rates for Aug. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The amounts on that...

National parks waive entrance fees on Veterans Day. Here’s who qualifies.

National Park Service sites that charge entrance fees will waive those fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day....

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