Retirees to see smaller Social Security COLA boost as inflation easesThe cost-of-living adjustment is significantly less than last year’s, which at 8.7% was the largest bump in four decades.12 months ago
Plan to guarantee all troops a $15 minimum wage gets more congressional supportThe move could add up to $10,000 in base pay for the lowest paid enlisted troops.3 years ago
Pentagon & CongressMoney for Afghan refugees but not military pay boost in latest federal budget planThe budget plan would avoid a partial government shutdown set for Friday night.
New in 2021: Military pay raise likely to be smaller next yearThe federal formula calls for a 2.7 percent pay raise in 2022.4 years ago
Insurance changes could help disabled veterans, troops in the new yearChanges to the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program and Traumatic Injury Protection Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program could benefit thousands of veterans.4 years ago
Fate of sweeping military personnel policies, family support plans rests on Trump’s veto threatThe president has threatened to veto the $740.5 billion defense authorization bill, which could jeopardize hundreds of planned military reforms.4 years ago
Military pay raise safe from Trump’s veto threat, but troops’ bonuses could be in troubleService members will see a pay raise of 3 percent in 2021 regardless of what Trump does with the defense bill.4 years ago
New court ruling could give thousands of Vietnam vets and survivors overdue disability payoutsFederal officials still have not decided if they will appeal the ruling.4 years ago
Caregivers of older veterans can apply for financial assistance from VA starting todayAfter a extra year of waiting, thousands of caregivers of veterans are eligible for the monthly payouts.4 years ago
Veterans will see same cost-of-living boost in 2021 as Social Security beneficiariesSocial Security officials will announce their plans for a COLA boost in coming weeks.4 years ago
Trump promises to erase troops' 2021 deferred tax debt, but lawmakers say he can’t In a tweet, the president vowed to fix the problem in 2021, but only if he is re-elected.4 years ago
IRS reopens deadline for veterans who missed coronavirus stimulus checksVeterans who missed out on the money in the spring have until Sept. 30 to apply.4 years ago
Plan to boost housing improvement grants for disabled veterans poised to become lawThe measure would allow disabled vets to get additional grants for home improvements every 10 years.4 years ago
Some Gold Star orphans left without any military assistance under current benefits rules A new proposal would mandate military provide casualty assistance officers to dependents lose both of their parents.4 years ago
Guardsmen, reservists could see benefits expand after coronavirus missions endLawmakers want to extend more VA home loans and waive some medical fees in an effort to recognize their service.4 years ago
Money to rename bases honoring Confederate leaders, 2021 pay raise included in latest budget planHouse appropriators will vote on the measure on Tuesday morning.4 years ago
Troops could see small boost in hazardous duty pay next yearA House plan would raise the extra pay from $250 a month to $275.4 years ago
Troops would see 3 percent pay raise, more child care and family support programs under House planMilitary Times obtained an early copy of House personnel plans for the annual defense authorization bill, set to be voted on next week.4 years ago
Key Senate panel approves 3 percent pay raise for troops next yearIf approved, troops would see back-to-back years with 3 percent pay raises for the first time in a decade.4 years ago