In committee
Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
This bill increases the financial assistance available to families for the burial and funeral costs of veterans who die from a service-connected disability. The maximum government payout will rise from $2,000 to $3,000. Additionally, the bill ensures the benefit keeps its value by requiring the amount to be adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation.
People affected—The text does not provide the number of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities or the number of families who will claim this benefit.
Fiscal magnitude—no CBO estimate published
Reach30provisional — pending reviewrigor: heuristic llm
The provisions, in plain language.
Increases the maximum payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the burial and funeral expenses of a veteran who dies from a service-connected disability from $2,000 to $3,000.
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to annually increase this burial and funeral benefit amount to adjust for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- Survivors of veterans who die from service-connected disabilitiesReceive an increased maximum payment (from $2,000 to $3,000) for burial and funeral expenses, which will also be adjusted annually for inflation.
Who it burdens
- Department of Veterans AffairsMust pay the increased burial and funeral benefits and is required to annually calculate and apply an inflation adjustment to the benefit amount based on the Consumer Price Index.
What this bill touches.
Veterans' care delivery+35