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Increased Benefits for Surviving Spouses of Veterans Who Died from ALS.

This bill ensures greater financial support for surviving spouses of veterans who died from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The change guarantees that spouses receive increased Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) regardless of how long the veteran had the disease before death. These provisions apply retroactively to deaths occurring on or after October 1, 2022, enhancing financial security for these families.
Key points
Surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS will receive increased Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
The requirement regarding the minimum duration of the veteran's ALS illness to qualify for increased aid is removed.
The changes are retroactive, covering veteran deaths occurring on or after October 1, 2022.
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Additional Information
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023
Print number: S 1590
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2023-05-11