As we head into 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced its annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for disability compensation that have already gone into effect as of December 1, 2025.

How Disability Ratings Determine Compensation The amount of monthly VA disability compensation you could receive depends your disability rating, ranging from 0% to 100% in chunks of 10%.

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is an unfortunately common condition among veterans who faced frequent and prolonged exposure to loud noises during their military service.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disabling mental health condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event.