VA Aid and Attendance is one of the most underused benefits available to wartime veterans — providing hundreds of extra dollars each month for those who need help with daily activities, are housebound, or live in a nursing home. In 2026, monthly rates reach as high as $2,695 for qualifying veterans, yet a significant portion of those who are eligible never apply. This guide covers current rates, eligibility requirements, the net worth limit, and exactly how to claim the benefit.
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VA Medication Rule: What Happened When the VA Tried to Change How It Rates Disabilities
In February 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs published an interim final rule that would have changed how it rates service-connected disabilities — shifting from unmedicated baselines to actual functional impairment while on treatment. The rule was rescinded within 10 days following fierce opposition from major veterans service organizations. Here is what happened, what the rule would have meant for veterans, and why the distinction between medicated and unmedicated baselines matters so much.
TDIU in 2026: How Veterans With a 60% Rating Can Get Paid Like They’re at 100%
Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) allows eligible veterans to receive VA compensation at the 100% rate even without a 100% combined disability rating. In 2026, the difference between a 60% rating and TDIU can mean more than $30,000 per year in additional benefits. This guide covers who qualifies, how to file, and what mistakes to avoid.
Best Walk-In Tubs for Veterans With Mobility Disabilities in 2026
Walk-in tubs help veterans with mobility disabilities bathe safely. Here’s what to look for, what VA grants cover, and which features matter most.
VA Rating Increases in 2026: What Veterans Are Getting Wrong About Secondary Claims
Many veterans are leaving significant monthly compensation on the table by overlooking VA disability secondary claims. In 2026, understanding how secondary conditions connect to your service-connected disabilities could mean hundreds of extra dollars each month. This guide breaks down the 10 most common secondary condition pairs, what they rate, and exactly what evidence you need to make your claim stick.
Can a Grown Child of a Veteran Get Benefits? 2026 Eligibility Guide
Can a grown child of a veteran get VA benefits? Covers DIC, CHAMPVA, DEA, Fry Scholarship, GI Bill transfer, Camp Lejeune, and more.
2026 VA Disability Payment Schedule: Every Pay Date This Year
The complete 2026 VA disability payment schedule with every pay date, 2.8% COLA breakdown, and tips to plan your monthly budget.
Every Benefit Available to Surviving Military Spouses in 2026
Key Takeaways Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) pays eligible surviving spouses $1,699.36 per month tax-free in 2026, with significant add-on amounts available. As of 2023, the Widow’s Tax has been permanently eliminated — surviving spouses can now collect both full SBP and full DIC with no offset. CHAMPVA provides health care coverage for surviving spouses […]
Major VA Boosts for Veterans in 2026: What You Need to Know
From a 2.8% disability pay raise to record claims processing, here are the biggest VA improvements veterans need to know about in 2026.
The 2026 VA Disability Rating Changes: What’s Coming for Sleep Apnea, Tinnitus, and Mental Health
VA proposes major changes to sleep apnea, tinnitus, and mental health ratings in 2026. Some veterans win, others lose. Here’s what to do now.