The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issues disability compensation payments on the first business day of each month, with adjustments for weekends and holidays. In 2026, a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment will apply. Compensation rates vary by disability rating and dependent status, with specific monthly amounts outlined for each rating category.
The VA Illiana Health Care System warns Veterans of a recent scam targeting them and emphasizes the importance of protection. The alert provides links to various resources and clinics available for Illinois Veterans, including contact information for support and services.
I have not blogged since February of this year. For those of you that have followed my writing, you know my last post was about MST. In the months that followed, my depression worsened, and I really spiraled into despair. I wouldn’t even leave my house anymore, not even to go outside and fetch our…