New Law Guarantees Veterans Receive a Compensation Adjustment Yearly
President Biden signed into law the COLA Act of 2023, which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for Veterans benefits in 2024.
Veterans Can Refill VA Prescriptions via VA Health Benefits Mobile App
The Health and Benefits mobile app is the official, all-in-one, easy-to-use, accessible app enabling Veterans to manage both their VA Healthcare and Benefits services at their fingertips.
Paid Veteran Interviews for Aurie No-Touch Catheter
Aurie is seeking to connect with Veterans using intermittent catheters for paid user interviews.
SGLI and VGLI Insurance Coverage Increases for Servicemembers and Veterans
Servicemembers and qualifying Veterans will be able to increase their life insurance coverage up to $500,000.
New Changes to VA Burial Allowance
The VA will pay reasonable costs incurred to transport a veteran remains from the place of death to the place of burial under certain circumstances.
Copayment Exemption for American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans
VA published new rules that exempts eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans from copayments for health care and all urgent care visits.
New Rule Allowing VA to Repay Veterans’ Emergency Room Bill
Veterans could now get some of out-of-pocket costs reimbursed even if the claim was previously denied.
Veterans Can Access VA Disability Benefit Decisions Online
Veterans can now access their full VA disability claim decision letters electronically.
VA Extends Eligibility for Legacy Participants
VA is extending eligibility and applicable benefits for Legacy Participants and Legacy Applicants through Sept. 30, 2025
PACT Act Fraud Targeting Veterans
Veterans need to beware of predatory third-party companies telling veterans to “act now” to claim their Camp Lejeune or PACT Act benefits.