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Department of Veterans Affairs
Every story about Department of Veterans Affairs, updated as news breaks.
What to know
- Veterans and military retirees will receive a 3.6% increase in monthly benefits for 2027. Oct 18
- The adjustment matches the Social Security Administration's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Oct 18
- Veterans’ monthly disability payments will rise 3.6% in 2027. Oct 14
- The increase is based on CPI‑W data from July and August 2026. Oct 14
- The 2027 VA disability pay rates are projected to increase between 3.2% and 4.7% due to the annual cost-of-living adjustment. Oct 14
Timeline
- Oct 18, 2026
- Oct 14, 2026
- Oct 14, 2026


