New law aims to ensure disability benefits won't block veterans from housing assistance

Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Brownsville, said the change would ensure federally-funded programs "do not punish (veterans) for ...
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Programs Available to Veteran Entrepreneurs with Service-Connected Disabilities

As defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a service-connected condition means an illness or injury that was caused by, or got worse because of, active military service. Veterans who ...

GERD VA disability rating: What are the criteria for obtaining it?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, can qualify for VA disability compensation if a veteran can show ...

Does VA disability payments count as income on taxes in 2026?

If you're a veteran receiving disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), one of the most important questions during tax season is whether those payments ...
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9 rare respiratory cancers with ties to burn pits added to list of service-connected disabilities

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a rule that will add nine rare respiratory cancers to its list of presumptive service-connected disabilities for veterans exposed to toxins in burn pits ...
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GERD and VA disability: How to qualify and maximize your benefits

Veterans diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) may be eligible for VA disability compensation, if they can ...
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A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn

A growing chorus is calling for cuts to Veteran Affairs disability benefits as a way to save federal dollars — a move that ignores the very real costs of two decades of war, and could cause ...