Trump has committed to increasing U.S. energy production, particularly fossil fuels. He signed an executive order Monday ...

After years of legal battles, the city of Bakersfield may finally proceed with the construction of its new Veterans Affairs ...

I'll be 62 in early 2026. I'm in relatively good physical shape. I collect 100% VA Disability for mental health at $4,000 per month. I have $40,000 in cryptocurrency that I play around with. I have $2 ...

Already, about 17,000 VA jobs have been vacated since Jan. 1 through a combination of deferred resignations, retirements, normal attrition and department hiring freezes, officials said. Another 12,000 ...

"VA has reduced the claims backlog and has processed these claims faster than ever for a simple reason: We're focused on getting results for veterans," he said. "We are just getting started in our ...

Veterans and survivors can use the intent to file process if they need additional time to gather support for their claim. The intent to file process can be used for VA compensation and pension ...

Veterans Affairs officials said the disability claims backlog fell to about 190,000 cases on June 23. (VA graphic) Veterans Affairs officials on Tuesday announced staffers had already processed ...

House passes bill to give VA borrowers a partial mortgage claim option The vote was recorded after roughly 20 minutes of debate showing bipartisan support, with Democratic caveats ...

The VA's response What they're saying: A spokesperson for the VA sent Contact 6 a statement: "As of late March 2025, VA had completed nearly 2.18 million PACT Act claims, approving more than 74% ...

According to a 2024 report from the VA's auditor, the VA's three charge card programs — purchase, travel and fleet — had over $5.6 billion in spending from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023 ...

You can file online using VA Form 20-0995 or work with a VA-accredited attorney or Veterans Service Organization (VSO). If private medical records are needed, complete VA Form 21-4142.

By Mail: Fill out VA Form 20-0996 and send it to the appropriate address based on the type of benefit. For example, disability compensation claims should be mailed to the Claims Intake Center in ...