What does Preamble of Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to amend title 38, United States Code It limits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authority to deny benefits claims Denial is limited for claims where the veteran failed to appear for a medical examination

What does SHORT TITLE. of Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025

What does PROHIBITION ON DENIAL OF CLAIMS FOR BENEFITS UNDER LAWS of Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 do?

This section amends 38 U.S.C. § 5103A to modify provisions related to claims for benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The heading of paragraph (2) is changed from 'Compensation Claims' to 'Claims for Benefits'. Paragraph (2) is revised to allow the Secretary to 'provide for a medical examination or obtain a medical opinion under'. A new paragraph (3) is added, prohibiting the denial of a claim solely based on a veteran's failure to appear for a medical examination. The prohibition applies to claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary.

What does IMPROVEMENTS TO EFFICIENCY OF ADJUDICATIONS AND APPEALS OF of Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 do?

This section amends laws related to the efficiency of adjudications and appeals of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The Secretary must submit an annual report on the length of time claims are pending after being remanded by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Guidelines will be prescribed for the advancement of cases on the docket of the Board on a motion for earlier consideration. The Secretary must track and maintain information on certain claims for benefits, including those that are continuously pursued or afforded expeditious treatment. The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims' jurisdiction is expanded to include supplemental jurisdiction over certain claims for benefits.

What does IMPROVEMENTS TO SYSTEM FOR ADJUDICATION OF CLAIMS FOR BENEFITS of Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 do?

This section amends laws to improve the quality of decisions made by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. A program for quality assurance in decisions of the Board is established. The Chairman of the Board must develop policies and procedures to measure quality in decisions and maintain data on errors. A training program for members of the Board on timely and correct adjudication of appeals is required. Annual reports on the program and the Board's decisions to remand claims are mandated.

What does NOTICE OF AVOIDABLE DEFERRALS OF CLAIMS FOR BENEFITS UNDER LAWS of Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop policies and procedures to notify employees of the Veterans Benefits Administration regarding avoidable deferrals of claims in the National Work Queue. The Secretary must complete a study to identify issues where an opinion from the Office of General Counsel (OGC) could improve consistency in decisions regarding benefit claims. The study should also identify issues raised in appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims where the OGC has had inconsistent opinions. The Secretary must submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs detailing the study's findings, issues the OGC intends to address with published opinions, and a timeline for publication.

What does EXTENSION OF CERTAIN LIMITS ON PAYMENTS OF PENSION. of Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 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, 2034

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Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from denying benefit claims solely due to a veteran's failure to attend a medical examination.
The bill mandates annual reports on the time claims spend pending after being remanded by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and expands the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims' jurisdiction.
The legislation establishes a quality assurance program for the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, requiring training for Board members and annual reports on decision accuracy.

119th Congressin committeeS. 1657(In Committee)Official page

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