How much more would surviving spouses of veterans get with 3.6% COLA?
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:24 PM · 1 min read
Surviving spouses of veterans who died on or after Jan. 1, 1993, get at least $1,699 monthly from the Department of Veterans Administration as compensation. The spouses of those who died before that get that as a minimum but may receive more depending on the veteran’s military pay grade.