Increases VA disability compensation and survivor benefits starting December 1, 2025 by the same percentage as the Social Security cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA). It applies to VA disability pay, additional compensation for dependents, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for survivors.

It also requires the VA to publish the updated dollar amounts in the Federal Register by the same deadline that Social Security publishes its annual COLA notice for fiscal year 2026. No action is needed from beneficiaries; VA will apply the increase automatically.