H.R. 5723 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act

What it does

Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a process for individuals processing disability claims to identify instances of fraud in disability benefit questionnaire forms and report suspected fraud to the Office of the Inspector General.
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a recurring audit of all disability benefit questionnaire forms submitted to the Department.
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inform individuals who submit disability benefit questionnaire forms or claims when the Department suspects fraudulent activity.
Authorizes the VA Inspector General to use any authority available to a Federal inspector general to investigate suspected fraud identified through the process.
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives on administration of this section.

May 14, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Veterans' Affairs