Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2025
To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt reimbursements of certain medical expenses and other payments related to accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from determinations of annual income with respect to pensions for veterans and surviving spouses and children of veterans, and for other purposes.
The Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2025 aims to change how veterans' pensions are calculated. Specifically, it seeks to exclude reimbursements for medical expenses and other payments related to accidents, theft, loss, or casualty losses from being counted as part of a veteran's annual income when determining their pension. This change would primarily affect veterans and their surviving spouses and children who receive pensions.
This bill was introduced on December 18, 2025, by Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat. It is currently in the House, having been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and then to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. The bill's progress will determine if it moves forward for further review and potential votes.
Recent actions include its introduction in the House on December 18, 2025, and referral to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. As of January 22, 2026, it was referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, where it awaits further action.
