VA DISABILITY: 3.6% RAISE IN 2027

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+3.6%

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≈ $4,080/month

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≈ $1,874/month

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≈ $1,174/month

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≈ $187/month

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Dec. 31 or early Jan.

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Congress must pass it

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No need to apply

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See your new rate

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