Top veterans service organizations DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have released their fiscal year 2027 budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Their Veterans Independent Budget (VIB) includes funding suggestions across various areas, including health care, information technology, and veterans’ benefits. The VIB report aims to guide Congress and decision-makers in allocating resources to meet documented needs and projected usage of VA services.

The VIB recommends approximately $191.5 billion for the Veterans Health Administration, a 13% increase from FY 2026, to address rising demands for care, including long-term and dental services. It also calls for a total Veterans Benefits Administration budget of about $6.2 billion, an 18% increase, to accommodate growing claims and policy changes.

To modernize VA facilities, the VIB suggests $3.6 billion for major construction and $5.1 billion for minor construction in FY 2027, addressing the aging infrastructure’s needs. The organizations emphasize the importance of fully funding VA programs to ensure veterans receive the care and benefits they deserve. DAV and VFW plan to present these recommendations to Congressional committees in February.