What does Preamble of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To increase, effective as of December 1, 2026, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes,' aims to adjust compensation for veterans and survivors. The bill proposes an increase in compensation rates for veterans with disabilities. It also proposes an increase in dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans. The effective date for these increases is December 1, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026

What does INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates an increase in disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation rates. The increases will take effect on December 1, 2026. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will determine the increase percentage based on adjustments to Social Security Act benefit amounts. 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 disability compensation 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 2026 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 date specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act. This deadline relates to a determination made under section 215(i) of the Social Security Act during fiscal year 2027.

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Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/28/2026 · Introduced: 4/28/2026

Author: Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill increases rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans, effective December 1, 2026.
The percentage increase in compensation rates will be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs based on adjustments to Social Security Act benefit amounts.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must publish the adjusted compensation rates in the Federal Register, aligning with a Social Security Act determination deadline.

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