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US SB2392

Bill

Status

Passed

11/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Moran

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Effective December 1, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must increase disability compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for survivors of disabled veterans

  • The increase percentage will match the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) determined for December 1, 2025

  • Specific benefits affected include wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowance, and DIC payments to surviving spouses and children

  • The Secretary must publish the adjusted rates in the Federal Register by the same deadline as Social Security COLA announcements during fiscal year 2026

  • The Secretary may administratively adjust rates for certain veterans receiving compensation under Public Law 85-857 who have not received standard Chapter 11 compensation

Legislative Description

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 119-42.

11/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs7/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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