Topic

Disability Compensation

Updates on VA disability claims, rating policy and compensation rules affecting Veterans and families.

2 Updates

Will TCAVA Cut VA Sleep Apnea and Tinnitus Benefits? What the Bill Says

August 30, 2026

TCAVA has not changed VA disability ratings. Its pending Section 108 would produce lower evaluations in some future sleep-apnea and tinnitus claim scenarios while protecting compensation already in effect.

Benefits

VA changes claims paperwork for veterans affected by the 1973 records fire

August 27, 2026

VA says one combined records-development packet will now be saved and reused in claims affected by the 1973 National Personnel Records Center fire, reducing repeated requests for the same forms.