Cola 2025 Prediction For Veterans. The 2024 average was 2.5% higher than the 2023 average, so retirees get a 2.5% cola for 2025. The projected 2025 cola increase explained;
The percentage change is lower than 2024โs, but it will give over 72.5. As of now, 2025 cola rates are projected to increase by an amount between 2.5 and 3 percent.