The article says the VA hit a record 1.5 million granted claims under the PACT Act in April 2026, underscoring continued activity around toxic-exposure benefits. It also discusses how the budget and pay raise could affect veterans and their families.
Source: veteran-vault. Original: https://veteran-vault.com/article/the-15-trillion-budget-what-the-7-percent-pay-raise-means-for-your-family-mp8zyo1l
