5 things to know in veterans news: 2027 disability pay rate increase, new epilepsy treatment, a cookbook from a 90-year-old veteran

The VA disability compensation rate increase is expected to be 3.7% or 3.8%, a 90-year-old veteran has a new cookbook and VA tries new treatment for epilepsy.

Veterans’ disability payments limiting access to public assistance programs, report finds

A think tank recommended that policymakers consider whether Veterans Affairs disability income should count toward eligibility for various forms of government aid.

Weightlifter accused of collecting $100K in disability while showing off in the gym online

A Long Island man has been accused of collecting disability payments while simultaneously competing in weightlifting competitions, and posting fitness content to social media, New York Attorney General Letitia James…

Weightlifter accused of collecting $100K in disability while showing off in the gym online

A Long Island man has been accused of collecting disability payments while simultaneously competing in weightlifting competitions, and posting fitness content to social media, New York Attorney General Letitia James…

Weightlifter accused of collecting $100K in disability while showing off in the gym online

A Long Island man has been accused of collecting disability payments while simultaneously competing in weightlifting competitions, and posting fitness content to social media, New York Attorney General Letitia James…

Weightlifter accused of collecting $100K in disability while showing off in the gym online

A Long Island man has been accused of collecting disability payments while simultaneously competing in weightlifting competitions, and posting fitness content to social media, New York Attorney General Letitia James…