Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-21T04:08:31Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 749 Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/21/2025, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 749

Bill 119 s 749, also known as the "Veterans Survivors Benefit Improvement Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to surviving spouses of veterans who pass away from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), regardless of how long the veterans had the disease prior to their death.

Currently, DIC benefits are only provided to surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS if the veteran had the disease for a certain period of time before their death. This bill seeks to remove that requirement, ensuring that all surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS are eligible for DIC benefits.

In addition to extending DIC benefits for ALS, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' benefits. This legislation is crucial in providing support and financial assistance to the families of veterans who have been affected by ALS, a debilitating and often fatal disease. Overall, Bill 119 s 749 aims to improve and expand benefits for surviving spouses of veterans who have passed away from ALS, ensuring that they receive the support they need during difficult times.

Congressional Summary of S 749

Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025

This bill extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to the surviving spouse of a veteran whom the Department of Veterans Affairs has determined died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) regardless of how long the veteran had such disease prior to death. Under current law, such compensation is paid for a service-connected disability that was rated totally disabling for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding death.

Under the bill, such extension of increased compensation applies retroactively to veterans who died from ALS on or after October 1, 2022.

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Current Status of Bill S 749

Bill S 749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill S 749 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 26, 2025. Bill S 749's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 26, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 749

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, regardless of how long the veterans had such disease prior to death, and for other purposes.

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Jayleen Wong

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11 months ago

I believe this bill is a step in the right direction for supporting the families of veterans who have passed away from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is important to provide increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses, regardless of how long the veterans had the disease prior to death. This bill will benefit those who have sacrificed so much for our country and deserve our support.