The landscape for Indiana veteran claims professionals has shifted dramatically in 2026, with the VA's February interim final rule reversing decades of rating precedent by assessing conditions after ...

After the Department of Veterans Affairs released its annual hospital ratings this fall, the Atlanta VA facility dropped to the bottom, while West Haven, Conn.’s facility rose to the top, leaving ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs will implement a major overhaul of its mental health rating criteria by late 2026, replacing the current subjective system with a structured five‑domain assessment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Deborah J. Mazzarella, PsyD, ABCP, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, including work with active duty military and within the Department of ...

When a veteran or their family receives a VA decision it arrives as a simple percentage printed on a document. It’s no more dramatic than that. The number doesn’t change when the family feels the pain ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake released the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ...

Local veteran advocates say they'll continue watching for any future policy changes. They are also encouraging veterans to stay vigilant in protecting their benefits. Days after concerns surfaced ...