James Melvin Cripps, HadIt.com member since 2006, passed away on October 10, 2025. His death marks the loss of a veteran whose persistence changed the trajectory of Agent Orange claims for thousands of service members who never set foot in Vietnam.
VA hospitals nationwide are enforcing arbitrary therapy session limits—cutting veterans off from mental health care regardless of clinical need. Providers who object face disciplinary action. This policy existed before, but enforcement became "draconian" under VA Secretary Doug Collins. Veterans with complex PTSD are being abandoned mid-treatment while the VA denies it's happening. Mental health providers are quitting in disgust, worsening an already severe staffing crisis. The American Psychological Association is investigating. This is rationing disguised as "evidence-based care"—and it's killing veterans.
2026 VA disability COLA projected at 2.7%. See exact payment increases for 10%-100% ratings under all four scenarios. Official announcement Oct 24.
Veterans can strengthen their VA disability claims with Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs). These standardized forms help document medical conditions and may speed up Fully Developed Claims (FDC). Explore the complete 2025 VA DBQ list by body system with direct links to official forms.