Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2303

Veterans' Appeals: Higher Pay for Attorneys to Speed Up Claims

Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act

Legislative Progress

House

Senate

President

Law

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.

3 milestones6 actions

Mar 18, 2026House

Committee Hearings Held

Apr 9, 2025House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Apr 8, 2025House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 8, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Mar 24, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act

Bill NumberHR 2303

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionCommittee Hearings Held

(2)

D: 1R: 1

Congress.gov

Official legislative information

Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.