What does Preamble of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to increase compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities It also seeks to increase dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans The rate increases would be effective as of December 1, 2025

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

What does INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 do?

This section mandates an increase in disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation rates. The increases will take effect on December 1, 2025. The increase percentage will mirror the increase in Social Security Act benefit amounts determined under section 215(i) of that Act. Specific dollar amounts to be increased include wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowance, dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses and children. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has the authority to make administrative adjustments to rates for individuals under Public Law 85-857 who have not received compensation under chapter 11 of title 38.

What does PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish adjusted rates in the Federal Register. The publication must include amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section. The publication deadline is tied to the publication date required by the Social Security Act, specifically section 215(i)(2)(D).

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Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/26/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities, effective December 1, 2025.
It also increases dependency and indemnity compensation rates for survivors of certain disabled veterans, with specific dollar amounts to be adjusted.
The rate increases will mirror the increase in Social Security Act benefit amounts, with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs having authority to make administrative adjustments as needed.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8552(In Committee)Official page

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