S. 749In Committee
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025
Extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS without requiring eight years of total disability before death, and applies that change retroactively to deaths on or after October 1, 2022
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS without requiring eight years of total disability before death, and applies that change retroactively to deaths on or after October 1, 2022
Key points
- Extend survivor compensation for ALS deaths
- Waive eight year disability requirement
- Apply retroactive eligibility to 2022 deaths
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-29 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityMarriage and family statusNeurological disordersVeterans' pensions and compensation