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2027 COLA Increase: What It Means for VA Disability Benefits

The increase will apply to more than 6 million veterans nationwide who currently get Veterans Affairs disability compensation.

  • Veterans will receive a 3.6% COLA increase in 2027 disability benefits.
  • Increase is higher than 2026's 2.8% adjustment, largest since 2023.
  • Payments to over 6 million veterans would become effective Dec 1 post approval.

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