Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025
The Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to track and report on key aspects of the appeals process, including average claim processing times after remand and reasons for case dismissals. It mandates the creation of guidelines for advancing cases on the Board's docket and authorizes the Board to aggregate appeals with common legal or factual issues to improve efficiency. The bill also expands the Court of Appeals' jurisdiction to handle class action claims and requires a study on common legal questions to help the Board make more consistent decisions. These changes aim to reduce delays and improve the accuracy of benefits decisions for veterans seeking appeals.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 9, 2025
Last action Jun 24, 2025
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jun 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Bost
RRepublican
Co
Andy Barr
RRepublican
Co
David G. Valadao
RRepublican
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
Elise M. Stefanik
RRepublican
Co
Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
Co
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
Co
John James
RRepublican
Co
Laura Gillen
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Takano
DDemocratic
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