DAV National Adjutant Barry Jesinoski speaks at the opening session of the 2026 DAV Mid-Winter Conference in Arlington, Virginia.
DAV National Commander Coleman Nee speaks at the opening session of the 2026 DAV Mid-Winter Conference in Arlington, Virginia.
Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence speaks at the opening session of the 2026 DAV Mid-Winter Conference in Arlington, Virginia.
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. The increase, which is 0.3% higher than the previous year, is designed to ensure benefits keep pace with inflation.
The increase applies to all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including disability compensation, clothing allowances, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.
