Multiple outlets report that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) projects the last surviving World War II veteran will pass away by 2037. The articles frame the development as the end of an era in which Americans still have firsthand accounts of World War II, which they describe as one of the largest catastrophes in modern history. The reports state that, as the remaining survivors age, their deaths will gradually close the window for direct personal testimony about the war. While the outlets emphasize the historical significance of the milestone, they base their central claim on the VA’s estimate of when the final survivor is expected to be gone. No additional figures, regional breakdowns, or details about specific veteran populations are provided in the shared summaries, and there is no mention of disputes or alternative projections. The articles therefore focus on the VA’s projected timeline and the anticipated loss of living firsthand witnesses to World War II.