Congress Targets Higher Survivor Benefits for Spouses of Veterans Who Die From ALS
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Announces introduction of the Justice for ALS Veterans Act and explains how it would remove the eight-year VA disability-duration requirement that can block higher survivor benefits for ALS deaths.
Details the Senate introduction of the Justice for ALS Veterans Act and frames the change as ensuring surviving spouses can receive increased DIC regardless of how long ALS lasted before death.
Advocacy alert urging support for the Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 and describing the impact of the eight-year requirement on survivor Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for ALS.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025
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