Veterans benefits: House passes HR 6047 comp increase; VA added Agent Orange conditions; Defender Ruck event; VA check splitting rule; PTSD treatment advances; VA education benefits cut alert; new tech transition program; MST claim hurdles

Developing: Federal court ruling could criminalize paid help for VA disability claims, limiting options. Campbell University reaches agreement with SOFtoSOM for veteran medical career pathways. PTSD Awareness Month resources highlighted. H.R. 5634 Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act estimated to save $6M. VA cutting education benefits (Chapter 35) for dependents of 100% P&T veterans with August 1 deadline. Historic veterans package rolling 60 bills into one military congressional push. VA M21-1 manual changes, spouse benefits for 100% P&T veterans. New report finds veterans face higher hurdles in MST claims. New: Forecast for 2027 VA compensation pay increase.