Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act
Veterans' Appeals: Higher Pay for Attorneys to Speed Up Claims
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill changes how lawyers at the Board of Veterans' Appeals are paid. It allows attorneys who are not supervisors to be promoted to the GS-15 pay level, which is the highest standard pay grade for federal workers. This allows them to earn a higher salary while continuing to focus on reviewing veteran cases rather than managing people.
- The change is designed to help the Department of Veterans Affairs keep its most experienced legal staff. Many lawyers currently leave for higher-paying jobs in the private sector or other government agencies once they hit their pay ceiling. By offering more money, the VA hopes to keep these experts working on veterans' legal issues.
- This policy aims to fix the long wait times veterans face when appealing denied benefit claims. With more experienced attorneys staying on the job, the Board expects to process claims faster and make fewer mistakes. This means veterans could receive final decisions on their disability or pension benefits much sooner.
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Milestones
Committee Hearings Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act
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