A congressionally mandated report reviewed the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability claims process for military sexual ...

A new bill before Congress is taking aim at so-called “claim sharks,” which are unaccredited companies accused of charging ...

The new bill would reinstate criminal penalties for those that charge unauthorized fees related to VA benefits claims.

A North Carolina judge ruled that Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting, LLC, acted as an accredited agent, even though it ...

If you're filing a VA disability claim in 2026, you're entering a system that's both more digital and more competitive than ever. With an average processing time of 125 days and a 67% initial denial ...

U.S. war veterans filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the help they received to file federal disability benefits is part of an illegal predatory business, according to one of their lawyers. The ...

The VA has been developing AI systems to help claims processors sift through the evidence that veterans submit for their disability claims.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

Applying for a VA disability rating can be a difficult, confusing, and arduous process that can feel overwhelming even for the most prepared veterans. The maze of forms, deadlines, and medical ...

The seal on the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C. is shown in June 2013. (Charles Dharapak/AP) The backlog of veterans first-time disability claims in coming ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has reduced the average disability claim processing time to 72.3 days as of April 2026, the fastest pace in its history. This marks a steep drop from 141.5 days in ...