US HB3571

VA Inspector General must submit a report to Congress within 180 days on the backlog of disability compensation claims pending before the Veterans Benefits Administration and Board of Veterans' Appeals

Report must assess how the Secretary is addressing the backlog, including staff recruitment efforts using Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 authorities and funding

Report must evaluate the effect of any VA staffing reductions since January 20, 2025, on the claims backlog and average wait times for claimants

Report must assess VA's preparedness for the predicted 50 percent increase in disability claims resulting from the PACT Act

Report must review how new technologies like automated decision support have contributed to backlog reduction and provide Inspector General recommendations for further improvements