The Major Richard Star Act would allow certain combat-injured veterans to receive their full military retirement pay.

These benefits reflect "how seriously the country takes the long-term cost of military service," Thompson told Newsweek.

Supporters say the proposal would expand financial support severely disabled veterans and over half a million Gold Star ...

Millions of veterans could see larger monthly VA payments next year under a new bipartisan Senate bill, but the proposal is still at the earliest stage of the legislative process ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2026 / As of June 2026, U.S. veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma are receiving increased disability compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans ...

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, which calls for a 1.5% increase in service-connected death benefits over ...

Military sexual trauma can have immediate and lasting effects on veterans’ mental and physical health, yet many veterans ...

Updated VA disability rates provide critical financial relief for veterans battling asbestos-related cancer WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2026 / As of June 2026, U.S. veterans diagnosed ...