What does Preamble of Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit a reduction in the number of personnel assigned to duty with a service review agency, to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding consideration of reviews and appeals of discharges or dismissals, based on matters relating to post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to post a summary of such report online, and for other purposes,' aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to prevent reductions in personnel assigned to service review agencies. It directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report concerning reviews and appeals of discharges or dismissals related to post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is directed to publish a summary of the Secretary of Defense’s report online.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act do?

This bill is formally titled Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act

What does PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO of Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act do?

This section amends Section 1559(a) of title 10, United States Code. The amendment modifies a date range related to personnel assigned to a service review agency.

What does REPORT ON TIME REQUIRED FOR A BOARD TO CONSIDER A REVIEW OF A of Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act do?

This section requires a report on the time required for a board to consider a review of a discharge or dismissal from the Armed Forces based on post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. The report must be submitted to congressional committees within 180 days of the enactment of this Act. The report includes an analysis of the time required, differences between periods, and recommendations to expedite consideration of such cases. A briefing on the report's findings, conclusions, and recommendations must be provided to congressional committees within 30 days of submitting the report. The report and its executive summary will be made publicly accessible on the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs websites.

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Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act

Last updated: 3/16/2026 · Introduced: 3/16/2026

Author: James Walkinshaw (D-VA)

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The bill prohibits reductions in the number of personnel assigned to service review agencies.
It mandates a report from the Secretary of Defense analyzing the time required to review discharge or dismissal cases related to post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, with recommendations for expedited consideration.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must publish a summary of the Secretary of Defense’s report online for public access.

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