VETERAN TOOLSThe Records Order: What EO 14426 Actually Changes for Your VA Claim
The 20-30 day figure is a projection, not a promise
Treat 20-30 days as a reasonable expectation for a narrow group of filers, not a scheduled date for your file.
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New VA Informed-Consent Rules for Psychotropic Medications: What Changes in 2027
Starting in 2027, VA adds consent and education steps before certain prescriptions.
VA guidance announced September 28, 2026 adds consent and education requirements for psychotropic medications starting in 2027.
Read articleBehind on a VA Mortgage: The New Partial-Claim Option and the November 28 Servicer Deadline
VA can now buy your missed payments
The partial claim is not a grant, not forgiveness, not a miracle.
Read articleWhy Your GI Bill Housing Allowance Arrives Late (and the Verification Rule That Can Stop It)
The monthly payment runs a month behind – and skips no verification.
Your Monthly Housing Allowance does not arrive the same month you attend class. It arrives the month after. That is the schedule – not a processing error, not a sign something went wrong.
Read articleVA Is Hiring: How to Search USAJOBS and What the 30-Day Model Actually Means
That's not a slogan – it's current operational reality.
The [30-Day Hiring Model](https://news.va.gov/149089/from-application-to-offer-vas-hiring-process/) aims to screen, interview, and get qualified candidates on duty within 30 days of announcement closure. That's a stated goal, not a guarantee. Timelines vary by job.
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