Would a Smaller Defense Budget Cut Veteran Benefits? Not automatically. Cutting the Pentagon's budget alone would not reduce VA disability payments. Congress funds the Defense Department and the VA separately. The more immediate risk is a proposal to lower future disability compensation for tinnitus and sleep apnea to help pay for other veterans' legislation. Veterans groups … [Read more...] about Will Veteran Benefits Be Cut With a Democrat Controlled Congress? Experts Assess the Facts & Risk
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Why You Need to Assess Risk of Democrat Majority Cutting VA Benefits
Would a Democratic Majority Cut VA Benefits? The chances of a Democratic-majority Congress cutting VA benefits appear low, based on Democrats' stated positions and their opposition to the proposed 2026 benefit cuts. But no election result can guarantee what a future Congress will do. Veterans should watch both legislation and VA rule changes, especially proposals affecting … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Assess Risk of Democrat Majority Cutting VA Benefits
The Ultimate Guide to Military Retirement Pay
Why Military Retirement Pay Is One of the Best Benefits in Uniform Military retirement pay is a monthly, inflation-protected pension paid to service members who meet specific eligibility requirements — most commonly 20 or more years of service. Here is a quick breakdown of the four main retirement systems: Plan Who It Covers Multiplier COLA Final Pay Entered service … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Military Retirement Pay
An Honest Cheat Sheet to US Military Home Buying Benefits
US Military Home Buying Benefits at a Glance The biggest home-buying benefit for eligible service members and veterans is the VA loan: You may be able to buy a primary home with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance. VA loans can also offer competitive rates and limited closing costs. Start by getting a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), then compare offers from … [Read more...] about An Honest Cheat Sheet to US Military Home Buying Benefits
Are Military Veterans Taking Full Advantage Of Their VA Benefits Today? If Not, Then Why?
Why Many Veterans Are Not Using All Their VA Benefits No, many veterans are not using all the VA benefits available to them. As of June 2026, 8.66 million veterans were enrolled in VA health care, compared with a projected 17.59 million U.S. veterans. That does not mean everyone else is eligible or needs VA care. But the gap is real: only 45% of women veterans are enrolled, … [Read more...] about Are Military Veterans Taking Full Advantage Of Their VA Benefits Today? If Not, Then Why?