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US HB1471
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Gottheimer
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AI Summary
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Requires the VA to provide veterans with their claims file, relevant evidence, adjudicator contact information, and independent medical expert credentials within 90 days of request during the appeals process
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Establishes a 90-day deadline for the VA to process claims returned by higher-level reviewers or remanded by the Board of Veterans Appeals, with expedited treatment requirements
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Creates mandatory scheduling conferences within 90 days of filing a notice of disagreement, conducted via video, where veterans receive at least 30-120 days for various appeal steps including securing counsel and submitting evidence
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Requires the VA to establish an electronic case management and filing system within 180 days, modeled after the federal court CM/ECF system, allowing attorneys to electronically submit appeal documents
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Expands judicial review by transferring jurisdiction over VA regulation challenges from the Federal Circuit to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and allowing Federal Circuit appeals of Veterans Claims court decisions
Legislative Description
VA Appeals Reform Act of 2025
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/21/2025