S 1657
Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025
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This bill, the Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025, changes how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) handles benefit claims. It prevents the VA from automatically denying a veteran’s claim simply because they didn’t show up for a scheduled medical examination as part of that claim. The bill aims to ensure veterans aren’t unfairly penalized for missed appointments, allowing for a more thorough review of their case. It focuses on ensuring veterans have a fair opportunity to receive benefits.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 1657
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny the claim of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by such Secretary on the sole basis that such veteran failed to appear for a medical examination associated with such claim, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025
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Subsection (d) of section 5103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
in the heading, by striking compensation claims
and inserting claims for benefits
;
in paragraph (2), by striking treat an examination or opinion as being necessary to make a decision on a claim for purposes of
and inserting provide for a medical examination or obtain a medical opinion under
; and
by adding at the end the following new paragraph: