Congress·Reported·S. 1657

Bipartisan Bill Prohibits VA From Denying Benefits Solely for Missed Medical Exams

Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

This bill, introduced by Senators Banks and King, would change how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) handles benefit claims. It stops the VA from automatically rejecting a veteran's application just because they missed a scheduled medical exam.
Currently, if a veteran does not show up for a required doctor's visit to check their health condition, the VA can use that as the only reason to deny their benefits. This new rule would force the VA to look at other evidence in the veteran's file instead of closing the case immediately.
The goal is to make sure veterans do not lose out on help because of scheduling conflicts, transportation issues, or other personal problems that might cause them to miss a single appointment. It ensures every claim gets a fair review based on all available information.

Veterans

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

3 milestones4 actions

Mar 18, 2026Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Dec 10, 2025Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

May 7, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 7, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related News

1 article

PN Online·3 months ago

Washington Update for December: Senate Hearing on Veterans Legislation

During a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing on December 10, advocates testified in support of the Review Every Veteran's Claim Act. The legislation aims to limit the VA's authority to deny claims based solely on a veteran's failure to appear for a scheduled medical examination.

Related Bills

1 bill

H.R. 2137Related bill

Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025

Jul 23 — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 1657

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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Cosponsors

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Data Sources

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