HR2055119th CongressWALLET

Caring for Survivors Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Hayes

In Committee

Summary

Raises Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses to 55% of the veteran's monthly compensation rate. This bill would also change how DIC is calculated for survivors of veterans who were rated totally disabled at the time of death.

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Bill Overview

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Higher VA survivor benefits for spouses

If enacted, surviving spouses would get a higher monthly survivor check. The base payment would equal 55% of the VA’s 100% disability monthly rate. Payments would start for months beginning six months after enactment. If the veteran died before January 1, 1993, the VA would pay the larger of the old survivor amount or the new 55% formula.

Easier VA survivor eligibility and prorated pay

If enacted, survivors could qualify when the veteran was rated totally disabled for at least five years, down from ten. If the rating lasted less than ten years, the monthly payment would be prorated by years of rating divided by ten. Ten or more years would still receive the full amount.

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