H.R. 3835 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025

What it does

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit annual reports to Congress on the average time remanded claims remain pending, the number of cases advanced on the Board docket, and the number of appeals dismissed.
Requires the Secretary to prescribe guidelines for case advancement on the Board docket based on motion for earlier consideration, including the type of evidence allowed.
Directs the Secretary to use technology to track claims in the National Work Queue, remanded claims, expedited claims, and claims pending Board hearing, and to report annually to Congress.
Authorizes the Board of Veterans' Appeals Chairman to aggregate multiple appeals involving common questions of law or fact to improve efficiency.
Requires the Secretary to ensure substantial compliance with Board remand decisions, with limited waiver authority if new evidence resolves the issues or the remand was unnecessary.

Jun 24, 2025: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee