One signature stands between disabled veterans and a bigger December check
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 · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 12:31 AM · 1 min read
Both chambers of the U.S. Congress passed a bill to apply the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, of 3.6% to certain Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including disability compensations.