VA disability benefits face no freezes in 2026 despite proposed rating updates for mental health, sleep apnea and tinnitus, with the PACT Act continuing to expand presumptive conditions for burn pit and toxic exposures to ease eligibility without proving service connection. Compensation rose 3.2% effective December 2025, and long-held or P&T ratings remain protected.
Source: valoannetwork. Original: https://valoannetwork.com/va-disability-benefits-frozen/
