VA Policy & Rule Updates
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VA Policy & Rule Updates
VA Apportionment Rule 38 CFR 3.452 Updated for 2026: What Veterans Need to Know
The VA has issued a substantive amendment to 38 CFR 3.452, the regulation that governs when a veteran's benefits can be apportioned to dependents or estranged family members. The change takes effect February 9, 2026. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what it means for your claim.
VA Rule 38 CFR 3.1000 Update: Accrued Benefits Changes for 2026
The VA published a substantive amendment to 38 CFR 3.1000 — the rule that governs who can collect benefits owed to a veteran or beneficiary who died before payment. The change takes effect February 23, 2026. Here's what survivors and dependents need to know.
38 CFR 3.13 Update: Discharge to Change Status Rule Changes 2026
The VA has issued a substantive amendment to 38 CFR 3.13, the rule governing how discharges to change status are treated for benefits eligibility. The change takes effect February 23, 2026, and could affect veterans with multiple periods of service or reenlistment histories.
VA Death Benefits Rule Update: 38 CFR 3.152 Changes Jan 2026
The VA is amending 38 CFR 3.152, the regulation governing claims for death benefits, with the change taking effect January 22, 2026. If you are a surviving spouse, child, or parent who may file for DIC or related survivor benefits, this update affects how your claim is processed.
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BVA Jurisdiction Rule Change: 38 CFR 20.104 Update Effective Feb 2026
The VA finalized a substantive amendment to 38 CFR 20.104, the rule that defines what the Board of Veterans' Appeals can decide. The change takes effect February 23, 2026, and affects any veteran with an open appeal or planning to file one.
The Surge: Why 1.85 Million Veterans Are Now Rated 100% Disabled (And What It Means for Your Claim)
Something major is happening with VA disability ratings, and the numbers are impossible to ignore.
The PACT Act Wave: How the VA Handled the Biggest Claims Surge in History
I tracked every week of 2025 to see how the VA processed the PACT Act surge. They crushed it - reducing total inventory by 38% while speeding up processing times.
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