HR. 2055In Committee
Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
Increase VA dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and broaden survivor eligibility tied to veterans rated totally disabled
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Increase VA dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and broaden survivor eligibility tied to veterans rated totally disabled
Key points
- Establish payments for certain survivors
- Increase survivor compensation rates
- Reduce disability rating period
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-06-24 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation