H.R. 3309: Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act

Summary of the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act

The Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act aims to modify existing regulations regarding financial assistance for disabled veterans who need home health services. Specifically, the bill proposes the following changes:

Increase in Financial Assistance

The bill increases the financial assistance available to disabled veterans for home improvements and structural alterations necessary for their health and safety. The key changes include:

• The maximum amount available for certain home health services is increased from $6,800 to $10,000.
• The additional amount for other related services is also raised from $2,000 to $10,000.

Eligibility and Applicability

These increased amounts will be applicable to veterans who apply for these benefits on or after the date the Act becomes law. However, veterans who have already exhausted their eligibility for these benefits before the enactment will not qualify for the increased amounts.

Adjustment for Inflation

The bill also includes provisions to adjust these financial assistance amounts for inflation. Specifically, it mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will assess the costs of residential home construction each fiscal year, and adjust the dollar amounts accordingly. If construction costs do not increase in a given year, the previous year's amounts will be retained.

Conclusion

This legislation aims to provide greater financial support for disabled veterans requiring essential modifications to their homes, thereby promoting their independence and quality of life.

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