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Increased financial aid for disabled veterans to modify homes for accessibility.

This Act increases the amounts disabled veterans can receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs for structural improvements and alterations to their homes, making daily life easier. The maximum aid increases from $6,800 to $10,000 (for major changes) and from $2,000 to $5,000 (for minor changes). Furthermore, these amounts will be automatically adjusted annually for inflation, ensuring the support maintains its value over time.
Key points
Maximum financial support for major home modifications for veterans increases from $6,800 to $10,000.
Maximum financial support for minor home modifications for veterans increases from $2,000 to $5,000.
The amounts will be automatically adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (inflation) to preserve the real value of the assistance.
The changes apply to veterans who apply for benefits on or after the enactment date; veterans who have already exhausted their benefits are not entitled to additional funds.
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Additional Information
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
Print number: HR 2245
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-21