S. 611In Committee
Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
Increases VA dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and expands survivor eligibility tied to veterans rated totally disabled from service-connected disabilities
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Increases VA dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and expands survivor eligibility tied to veterans rated totally disabled from service-connected disabilities
Key points
- Establish survivor payment amount
- Increase surviving spouse compensation
- Reduce disability rating period
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-11 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityDisability assistanceMarriage and family statusVeterans' pensions and compensation