Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

This bill aims to enhance financial benefits for veterans and their survivors by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain compensation rates. It establishes a new supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 for veterans who are eligible for aid and attendance compensation, with this provision taking effect on December 1, 2026. This measure is designed to provide additional financial support to veterans requiring significant personal care. Additionally, the legislation mandates an increase in Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) amounts for survivors. These increases will occur whenever Social Security benefits are adjusted for cost-of-living, with DIC rising by the same percentage plus an additional one percent, effective December 1, 2026, and terminating after the fifth such increase. The bill also modifies the waiver of VA home loan fees, permitting fees to be collected for subsequent loans and from veterans with a disability rating of 70 percent or less, for a period ending September 30, 2035, with this change effective August 1, 2026.