Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

This bill updates how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles benefits when a veteran or beneficiary dies. It focuses on making payments smoother and more certain for families after a death. The bill adds a new rule about paying a VA pension after a veteran’s death in certain situations, so money that should be paid isn’t lost because of timing or paperwork gaps.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Veterans receiving VA pensions and their surviving family members or estates.
• What changes: Clarifies and improves payment rules tied to a person’s death, including a new section on paying pension after death in certain circumstances.
• Why it matters: Helps ensure families can receive benefits that were due, even if the veteran passes away before payment is made.