To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Veterans Affairs, Technology.
Who Benefits and How
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HB6C81B5BBD9E4BA9B8C0E7A05577CE48: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Appeals Reform Act of 2025.
- Section H988B9C9AE5CF481AB83A72240555D217: 2. Improvements to system for adjudication of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Chapter 51 of title 38,...
- Section HB20B67823B2A4C3C8789AF6A2DD4B01B: 5109B. Expedited treatment of returned and remanded claims The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to provide for the expeditious treatment...
- Section H75537F02300749DD835D15B636B30D11: 7114. Program to establish electronic case management and filing system The Secretary shall establish an electronic filing and case management system for the...
- Section H7939DFFFC12A4CBA90A99572EF87EBCA: 3. Expansion of jurisdiction of United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Section 502 of...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Veterans Affairs, Technology
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Gottheimer introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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