The move will mean eligible veterans will have their full burial costs covered, lessening the strain on their loved ones.

About 6.2 million veterans in the United States receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

However, in the case of veterans who first earned Montgomery GI Bill benefits then later qualified for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the VA thought it locked in the 36-month limit when it required these ...

VA benefits can play a critical role in a veteran's financial plan. Here's a three-tiered look at how to make the most of what's available, based on where you are in life.

The VA has announced major survivor benefits reforms. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs logo marks the entrance to their headquarters building on April 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C. J.

Joshua Jacobs, the VA's undersecretary for benefits, said the VA now has the ability to provide up to 12 months of additional education benefits for qualifying veterans. Skip to content.

The VA’s expansion of benefits is the result of a 2024 Supreme Court decision that effectively ended a 36-month cap on education benefits for veterans who had at least two qualifying periods of ...