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Annual Automatic Cost-of-Living Increase for Veterans' Disability and Survivor Benefits.

This law ensures that financial compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and their survivors will automatically increase every year. The annual raise will match the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) applied to Social Security benefits, protecting the value of these payments against inflation. This change covers disability payments, dependency allowances, and survivor compensation.
Key points
Guarantees an automatic annual increase in compensation rates for disabled veterans and their survivors, effective every December 1st.
The rate of increase is tied directly to the inflation adjustment (COLA) used for Social Security benefits.
The adjustment applies to disability compensation, clothing allowances, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) for spouses and children.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6027
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2025-11-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual increase in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6027.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guarantees an automatic annual increase in compensation rates for disabled veterans and their survivors, effective every December 1st.
  • The rate of increase is tied directly to the inflation adjustment (COLA) used for Social Security benefits.
  • The adjustment applies to disability compensation, clothing allowances, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) for spouses and children.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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