Congress·In Progress·H.R. 6698

Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025

Veterans Appeals: New Reporting on Delays and Remands

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Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the House Committee on Veterans Affairs after a committee vote on May 13, 2026. It is actively moving through the process as it waits for the full House of Representatives to review it. No companion bill has been introduced in the Senate.

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Key Points

This bill requires the Board of Veterans Appeals to be more open about why some veterans have to wait a long time for a decision on their benefits. It aims to pull back the curtain on the causes of the massive backlog in the appeals system.
The Board would have to list the specific reasons why cases are delayed or sent back for more work. For every reason they identify, they must report exactly how many veterans were affected and what percentage of the total cases those delays represent.
This change would apply to both the current appeals system and the older legacy system that some veterans are still using. By identifying the exact problems causing these holdups, lawmakers can better understand how to fix the system and get veterans their answers faster.
The Chairman of the Board would be responsible for including these details in an annual report. This ensures that there is a regular, public record of whether the VA is making progress on speeding up the process for those who served.

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Milestones

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May 14, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

May 14, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 26, 2026House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Mar 26, 2026House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 3, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 6698

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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