Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Congress ties 2025 veterans’ disability and survivor benefits to Social Security increase
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Monthly payments for veterans with service-connected disabilities, and for surviving spouses and children, go up starting Dec 1, 2025.
- The raise matches Social Security’s cost-of-living increase. If Social Security rises 3%, these benefits also rise 3%.
- Extra pay for dependents and the yearly clothing allowance rise by the same percent.
- You do not need to file new paperwork; the Department of Veterans Affairs updates payments and will publish the new rates.
- This aims to keep up with inflation so buying power does not shrink; it is not a new program or a special one-time bonus.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
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Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-42.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4676)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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House passes annual cost-of-living adjustment for veterans' benefits
The House approved S.2392, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, sending the VA benefits COLA bill to the president. The measure aligns veterans’ disability and survivor benefits with Social Security’s COLA.
Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Raise VA Benefits
The Senate passed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 by unanimous consent, raising disability compensation, clothing allowances, and DIC payments to match inflation.
Senate passes bipartisan bill to increase cost-of-living adjustment for veterans
Bipartisan Senators Moran and Blumenthal advanced the Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act of 2025 to ensure VA benefits rise 2.8% in step with Social Security.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
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