Bills · HR 3835
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3835Veterans' pensions and compensationGovernment studies and investigations
Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 9· LAST ACTION JUN 24
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14MIN
COSPONSORS
13BIPARTISAN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses the persistent issue of long wait times and processing backlogs for veteran benefit claims. Many veterans currently face significant delays in receiving decisions on their claims or appeals, which can have a profound impact on their financial stability and access to healthcare.
If this bill becomes law, it aims to create more transparency and accountability within the VA by requiring detailed reports and advanced tracking systems. This could lead to a more efficient and responsive system, potentially reducing waiting periods for veterans. If it does not become law, the existing challenges with claim processing times and the lack of comprehensive data on specific types of claims and compliance with appeal board decisions may continue.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the VA to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the average time claims remanded by the Board of Veterans' Appeals are pending, and information on expedited and dismissed appeals.
This increases transparency and allows Congress and the public to monitor the efficiency of the VA's claims processing and appeals system.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the VA to use technology to track and maintain information on various types of claims, including those continuously pursued, pending assignment, expedited, remanded, or awaiting a hearing.
Better tracking provides crucial data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in the benefits claims process.
PROVISION 03
Requires the VA to establish guidelines for moving a veteran's appeal to the front of the line for earlier review by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
These guidelines can help veterans with urgent needs get their appeals heard more quickly and fairly.
PROVISION 04
Grants the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals the authority to combine multiple appeals if they involve common legal or factual questions.
Aggregating similar appeals can streamline the decision-making process for complex issues, potentially speeding up resolutions for many veterans.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure substantial compliance with decisions made by the Board of Veterans' Appeals to send claims back for further action.
This provision aims to prevent repeated delays and ensures that instructions from the appeals board are followed, leading to more efficient processing of claims.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
R· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
25
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 62%
DEM 4 REP 9 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUN 24
Subcommittee Hearings Held
JUN 23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
JUN 9
Introduced in House
JUN 9
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3835
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 9, 2025
Last actionJun 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 9, 2025
House BillHR 3835Veterans' pensions and compensationGovernment studies and investigations
Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
13
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
