What does Preamble of Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act do?

This Act aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek an agreement for an assessment of forms sent to claimants. The agreement is to be with a federally funded research and development center. The assessment is for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act".

What does INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF FORMS THAT THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS of Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek an agreement with a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) to assess forms sent to claimants. The FFRDC assessment must include recommendations for improving the clarity and organization of these forms, made in consultation with covered entities. The Secretary must submit the assessment to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. The Secretary is required to implement recommendations from the assessment that comply with existing laws. Implementation of these recommendations must be completed within two years of commencement. The term 'FFRDC' is defined as a federally funded research and development center.

What does EXTENSION OF CERTAIN LIMITS ON PAYMENTS OF PENSION. of Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act do?

This section amends Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code The amendment changes the date from November 30, 2031 to December 31, 2031

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Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

Last updated: 5/20/2025 · Introduced: 2/13/2025

Author: Robert Bresnahan (R-PA)

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The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is directed to seek an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess forms sent to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary.
The assessment must include recommendations for improving the clarity and organization of these forms, and the Secretary must implement compliant recommendations within two years.
The bill amends the date for certain limits on payments of pension from November 30, 2031 to December 31, 2031.

119th Congresspassed houseHR. 9237(In Committee)Official page

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