What does Preamble of HR 6885 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would exempt certain reimbursements of medical expenses and other payments related to accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from being considered annual income. This exemption applies to pensions for veterans and surviving spouses and children of veterans.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6885 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2025.

What does EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENTS OF MEDICAL EXPENSES AND of HR 6885 do?

This section amends Section 1503(a) of Title 38, United States Code. It redesignates existing paragraphs (6) through (12) as paragraphs (7) through (13). It inserts a new paragraph (6) to exclude certain payments from the determination of annual income with respect to pensions for veterans and their surviving spouses and children. The exclusion includes reimbursements for medical expenses resulting from accidents, theft, loss, or casualty loss, up to the cost of medical care. It also includes payments for pain and suffering related to such events, up to an amount determined by the Secretary on a case-by-case basis. The amendments will take effect 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

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Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2025 — HR. 6885

Last updated: 1/22/2026 · Introduced: 12/18/2025

Author: Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)

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This bill exempts certain reimbursements for medical expenses and payments for pain and suffering related to accidents, theft, loss, or casualty loss from being considered annual income for veterans’ pensions and the pensions of surviving spouses and children.
The exclusion applies to medical expense reimbursements up to the cost of care and pain and suffering payments determined on a case-by-case basis by the Secretary.
The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment.

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