S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 aims to increase the rates of compensation for veterans who have service-connected disabilities as well as the compensation rates for the survivors of certain disabled veterans. The key points of the bill are as follows:

Effective Date

The adjustments to compensation rates will become effective on December 1, 2025.

Increase in Compensation Rates

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to increase the payment amounts that are in effect as of November 30, 2025. The adjustments will apply to the following types of compensations:

• Wartime Disability Compensation: This refers to the compensation provided to veterans who became disabled as a result of their service during wartime.
• Additional Compensation for Dependents: This applies to veterans who may receive additional compensation for supporting dependents, enhancing their financial support.
• Clothing Allowance: This allowance is provided to veterans who are disabled and require clothing adjustments due to their conditions.
• Dependency and Indemnity Compensation to Surviving Spouse: This compensation is granted to the spouses of veterans who have passed away as a result of service-related issues.
• Dependency and Indemnity Compensation to Children: This applies to compensation for children of veterans who are eligible under certain conditions.

Determining the Increase

The increases in compensation amounts will be proportional to the same percentage increase that benefit amounts under the Social Security Act receive, as determined by the federal government. This ensures that the adjustments for veterans' compensation keep pace with inflation and general cost-of-living increases.

Special Rules for Adjustment

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs also has the authority to adjust rates for certain individuals who may not fall under standard compensation as per other legislation, ensuring that a broader range of veterans can receive appropriate financial support.

Publication Requirement

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must also publish the adjusted compensation rates in the Federal Register by a specified deadline, ensuring transparency and accessibility of information to veterans and the public.

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