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significant backlash from veterans and advocacy groups. The decision may affect how disability claims are evaluated and could have implications for pending and future benefits determinations.

A major VA regulation change effective February 17, 2026, alters how disability ratings are evaluated when veterans use medication. Instead of considering how severe a condition would be without treatment, VA examiners must now rate disabilities based on how symptoms present while medicated. This shift could significantly reduce ratings for veterans whose conditions are controlled by medication—but remain serious beneath the surface.

A federal court has ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs must provide veterans with clear and explicit notice when their disability claims are denied, reinforcing due process protections and transparency in the VA claims process.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved a historic $4.8 billion investment for fiscal year 2026 to modernize and repair health care facilities nationwide. Through the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, this funding will strengthen infrastructure and ensure safer, more effective care for veterans.

If you can’t work because of a disability related to your service in the military, you may qualify for what’s called “Individual...