3.6% VA disability COLA: When the increase starts and how much it adds
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 5:39 PM · 1 min read
The Social Security Administration announced in October that the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2027 is 3.6%.