The early projections for the VA's 2026 disability COLA increase

The early projections for the VA's 2026 disability COLA increase

The VA can keep veterans on edge with its policies and procedures, but its Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increases over the last five years have been consistently positive. The projected increase for 2026 ranges from 2.1% to 2.7%, with a likely increase of 2.6%, although some predict an increase as high as 4%. The VA’s own SITREP YouTube channel talked about the earliest projection in July 2025. Any increase is helpful, but COLA rates have b…