Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025

# Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill makes it easier for surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) to receive increased financial benefits from the Veterans Administration. Currently, the VA only pays these benefits if the veteran was rated as totally disabled for at least 8 continuous years before death. This bill would remove that time requirement for ALS specifically, meaning survivors of veterans who die from ALS would qualify for benefits regardless of how long the veteran had the disease. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS.

To qualify, the spouse must have been married to the veteran for at least 8 continuous years before the veteran's death. The bill also requires the VA to study whether other service-connected conditions should receive the same treatment as ALS. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.