PTSD VA ratings explained: Criteria, benefits and eligibility

Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may qualify for disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA assigns disability rati ...
Rolling Out

What’s happening to November VA Disability benefits?

Millions of American veterans are preparing to receive their monthly lifeline as the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms payment schedules for November benefits. The timing brings particular ...
Stars and Stripes

VA awards disability benefits using criteria from 80 years ago, federal watchdog finds

WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog warned lawmakers that the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fully revise the 80-year-old criteria for awarding disability payments or risk miscalculating benefits ...
Task & Purpose

Concern and confusion erupt over new VA disability rule

Veterans and advocates are struggling to understand the ramifications of a new federal rule, under which the Department of Veterans Affairs will consider the effectiveness of medications when ...