Under a previous court precedent, VA examiners were required to consider what a veteran’s disability would look like without medication. Under the new rule, the rating is based on how the veteran presents at the time of the exam,

The consequences of this shift are not abstract.

VA Secretary Doug Collins said the agency looks to avoid what many perceived as “adverse consequences.”

I am a strong supporter of President Donald J. Trump. I support strong leadership, fiscal responsibility, and putting America first. But no administration — Republican or Democrat — should ever implement a policy that risks weakening our sacred obligation to wounded veterans.

As 2026 begins, Tampa Veterans’ Disability Attorney David W. Magann is urging Florida veterans to carefully review their mental health-related VA disability claims, especially because recent VA data show that roughly one-third of disability claims are not granted as filed,

A 70% VA disability rating provides more than cash - it unlocks healthcare, education perks, and VA home loan advantages, while increasing monthly pay for veterans with dependents

GREENSBORO, N.C. — After five long years of appeals and denials, a North Carolina Marine Corps veteran has finally been granted full disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a ...