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What changed this week: Nov 2, 2026–Nov 8, 2026

12 official changes we tracked between Nov 2, 2026 and Nov 8, 2026. Each item is checked against the official source.

In this update: 2 with no change to the amount, 1 reworded, 7 agency announcements, 1 update to our own listing, 1 page update (not rated).

AI-summarized from official sources and checked against the source text. Each item links to the official page.

AI-summarized from official sources and checked against the source text. Each item links to the official page.

In this update: 2 with no change to the amount, 1 reworded, 7 agency announcements, 1 update to our own listing, 1 page update (not rated).

Amounts appear only when they match a verified fact on this site; otherwise we describe the change and send you to the official page.

VA funding fee exemption (Nov 6, 2026)Link to “VA funding fee exemption (Nov 6, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. VA funding fee exemption 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(1) requires receiving compensation (or being entitled to receive it but for retirement/active-duty pay). A 0% non-compensable rating pays $0/month and does not qualify unless you receive VA disability compensation for another rating.

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  • VA funding fee exemption

  • 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(1) requires receiving compensation (or being entitled to receive it but for retirement/active-duty pay).

  • A 0% non-compensable rating pays $0/month and does not qualify unless you receive VA disability compensation for another rating.

Official source (external site)

Burial allowance, service-connected death (Nov 6, 2026)Link to “Burial allowance, service-connected death (Nov 6, 2026)”

No change to the amount. The wording has more detail than before.

What changed. Burial allowance, service-connected death

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  • Burial allowance, service-connected death

Official source (external site)

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Idaho Division of Veterans Services: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “Idaho Division of Veterans Services: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Idaho Division of Veterans Services: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Idaho Division of Veterans Services: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 8, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Who can apply for VA health care?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge), so we updated the wording we quote. (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “Who can apply for VA health care?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge), so we updated the wording we quote. (Nov 8, 2026)”

No change to the amount. The wording has more detail than before.

What changed. Who can apply for VA health care?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge), so we updated the wording we quote.

Source quotes
  • Who can apply for VA health care?: the official page reworded this.

  • The figure is unchanged (Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge), so we updated the wording we quote.

Official source (external site)

Does active duty for training only qualify?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “Does active duty for training only qualify?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 8, 2026)”

Not rated. We logged that this official page changed, but not its before-and-after wording, so we do not rate the effect.

What changed. Does active duty for training only qualify?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

Source quotes
  • Does active duty for training only qualify?: being re-verified.

  • The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

Official source (external site)

Who can apply for VA health care?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge), so we updated the wording we quote. (Nov 8, 2026)Link to “Who can apply for VA health care?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge), so we updated the wording we quote. (Nov 8, 2026)”

The wording changed. No figure changed.

Who it affects. Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge.

Source quotes
  • Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge

  • You may be eligible for VA healthcare benefits if you served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge.

Official source (external site)

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