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Notice2026-02771

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA)

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Published
February 11, 2026
Effective
December 1, 2025

Issuing agencies

Veterans Affairs Department

Abstract

As required by the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, VA is hereby giving notice of COLA in certain benefit rates. These COLAs affect the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Program. The rate of adjustment is tied to the increase in Social Security benefits effective December 1, 2025, as announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has announced an increase of 2.8%.

Indexed from Federal Register on February 11, 2026.

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