VA disability compensation is completely tax-free at both federal and state levels. You don't report it on your tax return.

If you're a veteran receiving disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), one of the most important questions during tax season is whether those payments ...

About 6.5 million veterans across the U.S. currently collect tax-free disability compensation.

Veterans diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) may be eligible for VA disability compensation, if they can ...

Criteria the VA developed in 1945 do not align with modern medicine, employment and the impact of disabilities on a veteran’s ...

For many veterans, VA disability benefits serve as a vital financial support system, especially when health conditions hinder their ability to earn a substantial income. The Department of Veterans ...

VA Disability Rates Calculator — built from 100+ veteran interviews — is now updated with 2026 compensation rates SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2025 ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved nearly 80% of the 570,000 claims it has adjudicated under the PACT Act, distributing more than $2.2 billion in disability compensation to veterans or ...

Marines and sailors respond to a simulated injury in preparation for an upcoming combat marksmanship range. (Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Marine Corps) Veterans Affairs leaders on Thursday announced the ...

Attorney Magann stated that “COLA changes can impact monthly budgets; therefore, veterans and survivors should confirm that ...

Army veteran Amanda Tallman says she loses more than $1,200 a month in earned retirement pay if she accepts VA disability compensation ...

VA disability compensation provides critical financial support for millions of veterans, but confusion often arises around one key question: when does it count as income? In 2026, ...