Veteran Benefits: Extended Payments After Status Changes
This act modifies the rules for the termination date of veteran and family benefits. It ensures that in cases of changes like marriage, remarriage, or death, benefits will be paid until the end of the month in which the change occurred, rather than the end of the preceding month. This means eligible individuals will receive benefits for the entire month of the change, potentially improving their financial situation during a difficult period.
Key points
Veteran and family benefits (e.g., compensation, pensions) will be paid longer in the month a status change occurs (e.g., marriage, death).
Instead of ending payments at the end of the previous month, benefits will continue until the end of the month the change happened.
This change applies to situations occurring on or after the act's enactment date.
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