5 things to know in veterans news: Post-9/11 vets miss out on TBI exams, disability payouts rise, ex-submariners urge easier access to benefits

A roundup of key veterans issues, including gaps in traumatic brain injury (TBI) exams for some post-9/11 veterans, rising VA disability compensation payouts, and calls from former submariners to simplify access to VA benefits. The items highlight ongoing challenges in screening, claims, and benefit delivery that can affect eligibility and compensation.