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

This Act increases rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities. The Act also increases rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans. These increases are effective as of December 1, 2025. The Act is formally titled Public Law 119-42.

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

This section mandates an increase to disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation rates. The increase will be effective December 1, 2025, and will mirror the percentage increase in Social Security Act benefit amounts determined under section 215(i). The 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 <<NOTE: Federal Register, of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish adjusted amounts in the Federal Register. The publication must occur no later than the date specified in the Social Security Act regarding determinations made under section 215(i) during fiscal year 2026. The amounts to be published are those specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section.

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

Q: What does <<NOTE: Federal Register, of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish adjusted amounts in the Federal Register. The publication must occur no later than the date specified in the Social Security Act regarding determinations made under section 215(i) during fiscal year 2026. The amounts to be published are those specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section.

Last updated: 11/25/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill increases compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and survivors of certain disabled veterans, mirroring adjustments to Social Security Act benefit amounts.
The compensation increases will take effect December 1, 2025, and include wartime disability compensation, dependent allowances, and clothing allowances.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must publish the adjusted compensation amounts in the Federal Register.

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