H.R. 3983 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025

What it does

Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop policies and procedures ensuring Veterans Benefits Administration employees are notified of avoidable deferrals of claims within one year of enactment.
Directs the Secretary to conduct a study within one year identifying issues for which Office of General Counsel opinions would improve consistency in veterans claims decisions and inconsistent OGC opinions on substantially similar legal questions.
Amends title 38 to require the Board of Veterans' Appeals to establish a quality assurance program measuring decision quality, tracking errors, and identifying trends in remands and vacatures by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Requires the Secretary to develop a training program for Board Members and covered employees on timely and correct adjudication of appeals, with annual effectiveness assessments using best practices such as the Kirkpatrick evaluation model.
Mandates annual reports to Congress on the Board's quality assurance program and training program, including identification of process elements leading to errors and common reasons for remands.

Jun 24, 2025: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee