Veterans' Pension Improvement Act of 2006

The Veterans' Pension Improvement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5119) was designed to increase the monthly financial assistance provided to veterans and their families. Specifically, the bill proposed raising pension rates for veterans who have a disability not related to their military service, as well as for the surviving spouses and children of deceased veterans. If enacted, the legislation would have provided higher direct payments to eligible beneficiaries to help cover basic living expenses.