Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026
To increase, effective as of December 1, 2026, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
HB8552, also known as the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026, proposes to increase the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans starting December 1, 2026. This means that veterans and their families who receive financial support due to disabilities or the death of a veteran will see a rise in their benefits.
This bill will affect veterans with service-connected disabilities and their families, ensuring their compensation keeps up with the cost of living. The bill was introduced by Morgan Luttrell (Republican) and Morgan McGarvey (Democrat), indicating a bipartisan effort to support veterans.
As of June 30, 2026, the bill has been referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs and has held subcommittee hearings and mark-up sessions. The next steps include forwarding the bill by subcommittee to the full committee for further consideration.
