What does Preamble of Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns payments made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it aims to increase the amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

What does INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR of Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act do?

This section amends Section 1717 of Title 38, United States Code, which pertains to home health services for disabled veterans. The amendment increases the maximum amount available for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Subparagraph (A)(ii) is modified to increase the limit from $6,800 to $10,000. Subparagraph (B)(ii) is modified to increase the limit from $2,000 to $5,000. These amendments apply to veterans who first apply for benefits under the paragraph on or after the enactment date of this Act. Veterans who had already exhausted their eligibility before the enactment date are not entitled to additional benefits due to these changes.

What does ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION. of Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act do?

This section amends an existing subsection by adding a new paragraph. The Secretary is required to adjust a dollar amount annually. The adjustment will be based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers. If the CPI does not increase, the dollar amount will remain at the level of the previous fiscal year.

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Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

Last updated: 4/4/2025 · Introduced: 3/21/2025

Author: Don Bacon (R-NE)

TL;DR (AI)

The Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act increases the maximum amount disabled veterans can receive for home health service-related improvements and structural alterations, raising the limit from $6,800 to $10,000 and from $2,000 to $5,000.
The bill mandates annual adjustments to these benefit amounts based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
These increased benefit amounts apply to veterans who apply for benefits on or after the bill's enactment date.

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