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Veterans Benefits Newsletter
February 2026
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Here’s how to see attorney and agent fees paid by VA
Last Month, the Department of Veterans Affairs websites and social media channels began showing the amount of money it is legally obligated to send to VA-accredited attorneys and claim agents who have assisted Veterans with their disability claims.
While paying attorneys for their services out of the money owed to the Veteran when a claim is granted is nothing new, sharing the data with the public is. And it’s quite striking.
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Tax Season
Tax season is here! Many VA benefits are exempt from taxes. Before filing, always review the Veterans Tax Information and Services page on the IRS website. To safeguard your identity from scams, visit Fraud Prevention.
Learn more about tax season at VA News.
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#VetBiz Expansion Assistance
Expanding your Veteran or military spouse owned business? U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) backed loans can help you access the capital you need for equipment, hiring, and growth with competitive terms and expert guidance every step of the way. Learn more: sba.gov/grow.
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Education Benefits for Survivors
If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is rated permanently and totally disabled, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program, also called Chapter 35. Find out if you're eligible for DEA.
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Object 54: "Men of Color" Recruiting Broadside
In the last two years of the Civil War, African American soldiers and sailors saw action in 39 major engagements and earned 26 Medals of Honor for their bravery in battle. After the war, Black Veterans often struggled to obtain benefits from the Federal Government, but thousands persevered and received compensation for their service-related wounds or medical problems.
Read more about Object 54 in the History of VA in 100 Objects digital exhibit and watch the companion video on VA’s YouTube channel.
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Specially Adapted Housing Grants
VA increased grant amounts Oct 1 for severely disabled Veterans and service members to adapt their homes. Know an eligible Veteran or service member who needs to build a ramp, adapt a bathroom, or install smart home technology? Check out VA’s SAH grant programs.
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Wounded Warrior Project
As a VA-accredited partner, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is dedicated to improving the total well-being of post‑9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. Our innovative programs and life‑changing services strengthen mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellness—empowering warriors and their loved ones to thrive while helping prevent veteran suicide. WWP teammates show warriors how to access their benefits, walk them through every step of the claims process, and answer any questions they might have, even after a claim is filed!
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VA Health and Benefits App
VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts VA information and resources at Veterans’ fingertips — anywhere, anytime! Veterans can view and cancel health care appointments, refill and track VA-dispensed prescriptions, view claims and appeals status, upload documentation to VA, get their vaccine records anywhere and anytime, securely message their doctor, locate VA facilities, access the Veterans Crisis Line, and more — right from their smartphones — with VA’s Health and Benefits mobile app. Download today on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store!
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