Veterans support center
Benefits, claims, and care coordination guidance for veterans and military families in retirement.
What you'll find here: VA appointment prep, claims checklists, caregiver support options, and records organization.
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VA disability compensation is required by law to rise by the same percentage as Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment. The percentage becomes official October 14, the new rate is effective December 1, and it shows up in the payment deposited in early January. Note your current monthly amount now, so you have a baseline to check the new one against.
Date to note: SSA announces the 2027 percentage October 14, 2026
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VeteransSelect core VA questions, add your own, and leave the appointment with clear next actions.
Track offices, issues, promised next steps, and follow-up dates in one running log.
Rules, enrollment windows, and filing dates can close quickly. This guide is the best next step if you only have 10 minutes today.
VA's New Dental Network: Who Qualifies and How to StartAn accredited attorney, claims agent, or veterans service officer can help with your VA claim, often at no cost. Here's how to find one, what each one actually charges, and what to bring.
VeteransVA just awarded a $30 billion contract to build one national dental provider network, but only about a quarter of enrolled veterans qualify for the benefit. Here's how to check your own eligibility group.
VeteransFederal law ties VA disability compensation to the same cost-of-living adjustment Social Security receives. Here's when the new rate lands, why it's automatic, and what to check if your deposit doesn't match it.
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VA Beneficiary Travel reimburses mileage and other costs for eligible veterans getting to VA medical appointments. Most who qualify never file a claim. Here's who qualifies and how to submit one.
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A service-connected disability can qualify you for a VA grant that pays for ramps, wider doorways, roll-in showers, and other home changes. Here's which grant fits your situation and how to start the application.
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A veteran who took a lump-sum military pension payout saw his monthly retired pay stay reduced for years, tied to Social Security's full retirement age rather than his own pension terms. Know the terms before you elect one.
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A service-connected condition that has worsened since your last rating can qualify for higher monthly compensation. Here's how the increased-rating claim works, what evidence VA wants, and what happens after you file.
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A federal watchdog found the VA wrongly marked thousands of claims-related mail packets as unidentifiable, delaying or shorting veterans' benefits. Here is how to check whether it affected your claim and what to do next.
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Filing a VA disability claim for the first time means gathering the right evidence and forms before you submit anything. Here is the order to follow, from evidence to submission to what happens next.
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If a VA facility can't see you within its own drive-time or wait-time standards, you may be able to see a non-VA doctor at VA's expense. Here's how VA Community Care actually works.
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VA Pension pays wartime veterans and survivors with limited income a monthly benefit, separate from disability compensation and Aid and Attendance. Check the income and service rules before you rule yourself out.
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Most states cut or waive property taxes for disabled veterans and some surviving spouses, but the rules, deadlines, and paperwork differ by state. Here's how to find your program and apply.
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The VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers pays a monthly stipend to people caring for a veteran with a qualifying service-connected disability. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
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Dependency and Indemnity Compensation pays surviving spouses of veterans a tax-free monthly benefit, but many widows and widowers never apply. Confirm your eligibility and gather the right documents before you file.
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Your VA priority group decides whether you owe a copay for care and medications. Confirm your group number and income status before your next VA appointment so the bill doesn't surprise you.
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Military retirees on Tricare for Life still need to enroll in Medicare Part B at 65. Miss the window and the penalty is permanent. Here's the deadline and the call to make first.
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Aid & Attendance adds a monthly payment on top of a VA pension for veterans or survivors who need help with daily activities. Here's who qualifies and how to start the claim.
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A VA denial letter is not the moment to guess, vent, or miss a deadline while looking for help. Read the reason, mark the date, gather records, and decide the next review step with your notes in order.
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Use a simple timeline format to track submissions, contacts, and deadlines during benefits appeals.
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A practical way to organize VA documents, appointments, and follow-up notes without overwhelm.
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