VA COLA for 2025, also known as the Veterans Affairs Cost-of-Living Adjustment, is a yearly increase in benefits for veterans and their dependents to keep pace with inflation. The VA COLA is determined by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) from September of the previous year to September of the current year. The VA COLA for 2023 was 8.7%, the highest increase in 40 years.
The VA COLA is an important benefit for veterans and their families. It helps to ensure that their benefits keep up with the rising cost of living. The VA COLA also helps to reduce poverty among veterans and their families.