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Congress·In Committee·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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This bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Veterans Affairs after a subcommittee approved it. It is actively moving through the early stages of the legislative process. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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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.

Milestones

3 milestones6 actions
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

Jan 15, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Dec 12, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 6698
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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