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Looking Ahead: Projected 3-4% COLA for VA Disability Benefits in 2026
Every fall, veterans wait for one important number — the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). It’s the percentage that determines how much more veterans will receive in…
When Are November 2025 VA Benefits Coming? What Veterans Should Know
For many veterans, VA benefit payments aren’t just a line item — they’re a lifeline. Whether it’s disability compensation, pension, or education assistance, knowing exactly…
Senate Hearing Puts Veterans First: Defending the VA Disability System Against Fraud Allegations
In a packed hearing room on Capitol Hill today, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs tackled a thorny question: Is the Current VA Disability System…
VR&E Benefits Freeze Due to VA Shutdown: What Chapter 31 Graduates Can Do Right Now
Thousands of veterans just finished school through VA’s Chapter 31 Voc Rehab program—only to find their job-search payments frozen during the government shutdown. VA-accredited attorney Benjamin Krause breaks down why VR&E payments stopped, how much money is on the line, and the exact steps you can take right now to protect your benefits. Read more in our latest report on how the shutdown deepened the VA’s growing VR&E backlog.
Veterans Arrested in ICE-Raid Protests: Where Policy, Civil Rights and Service Intersect
When veterans protest, America tends to pay attention — and for good reason. Their voices carry the weight of service, sacrifice, and citizenship. So when…
Government Shutdown Freezes VR&E: Over 10,000 Veterans Waiting as Counselors Furloughed
Imagine this: you’ve waited months for approval under Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E). You finally get your training plan approved, register for classes, and start…
VA Disability Payment Bumps + What Rate Increases Mean for Veterans
Even a modest raise can make a difference when you’re stretching every dollar. In 2026, veterans receiving disability compensation will see their monthly benefits go…
Veterans Groups Push Back After Washington Post Report on Disability Fraud
A recent Washington Post investigation exposed alleged abuse within the VA’s $193 billion disability compensation system — and triggered a fierce backlash from veterans service…
Government Shutdown and VA: Which Services Are Safe, Which Face Suspension
When talk of a government shutdown hits the headlines, veterans often brace for impact — wondering if their benefits, healthcare, and services could be disrupted….
VA to Open New $44.5M Clinic in Round Rock, Texas — What This Means for Access
For veterans in Central Texas, relief may finally be on the horizon. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to build a $44.5 million…
Setting the Record Straight: What The Washington Post Got Wrong About Veterans
The Washington Post accused veterans of exploiting the VA system. Attorney Benjamin Krause reveals the truth behind that claim—and how paywalled journalism distorted the story of toxic exposure and real veteran struggles.
House Passes 14 Veteran Bills — How Media And Podcasts Are Telling the Story
It’s not often that Capitol Hill agrees on much these days. But when it comes to veterans, momentum is building. This summer, the U.S. House…