When a veteran receiving disability compensation dies, the first change a surviving spouse notices is immediate. The monthly ...

As of 2024, around 6.5 million veterans receive tax-free disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ...

As December 2025 begins, millions of U.S. veterans anticipate a crucial financial boost. The Department of Veterans Affairs ...

Lawmakers had sharp disagreement on how to pay for the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, ...

Suppose you are the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a servicemember who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness. In that case, ...

VA cremation benefits assist families with funeral costs, but eligibility requires upfront payment and no prior ...

Families arranging cremation for a veteran often face complex rules as VA cremation benefits can help cover funeral, burial, ...

SEATTLE — The work to support veterans in western Washington is paramount for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). This nonprofit charity provides a lifetime of support for all generations of ...

Getting approved for a VA loan as a spouse of an active service member or veteran comes with specific requirements, and understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial to securing housing benefits.

Military benefits often extend beyond the veteran alone. One of the ways the nation recognizes the sacrifice is by ensuring the veteran’s closest family members can share the honor of resting in a ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Habitat for Humanity of Smith County is seeking veterans or surviving spouses of veterans who may be in need of critical repairs within their homes. “We are urging them to call ...

Veterans who rely on disability compensation can expect a meaningful, if modest, lift in their monthly payments in 2026, as ...