What does Preamble of Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns increasing burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The increase in expenses is specifically related to deaths resulting from service-connected disabilities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act'.

What does INCREASE IN BURIAL AND FUNERAL EXPENSES PAID BY THE SECRETARY of Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act do?

This section amends Section 2307 of Title 38, United States Code, regarding burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in cases of death from a service-connected disability. The maximum amount of burial and funeral expenses payable is increased from $2,000 to $3,000, with potential future increases. The Secretary is required to provide an annual percentage increase to this amount, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI increase is calculated by comparing the CPI for the 12-month period ending June 30th preceding a fiscal year to the CPI for the preceding 12-month period.

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Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 3/17/2026

Author: James Risch (R-ID)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs pays for burial and funeral expenses from $2,000 to $3,000 when death results from a service-connected disability.
It mandates annual increases to this expense amount based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to implement these changes to veteran burial benefits.

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