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H.R. 3571: Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2025, is designed to address the issue of backlog in disability compensation claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Here’s a summary of what the bill proposes:

Reporting Requirements

The bill mandates that within 180 days of the bill becoming law, the Inspector General of the VA must submit a report to Congress regarding the backlog of disability compensation claims. This report should encompass claims that are pending before the Veterans Benefits Administration or the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

Contents of the Report

The report must include several key pieces of information:

  • Status of the Backlog: A description detailing the current state of the backlog.
  • Assessment of Staffing Solutions: How the Secretary of the VA is addressing the backlog, including recruitment efforts for filling open positions, using resources from the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.
  • Impact of Staffing Reductions: An evaluation of how any reduction in VA staffing since January 20, 2025, has affected the backlog.
  • Claimant Wait Times: An assessment of how the backlog influences the average wait times for claimants awaiting decisions on their claims.
  • Future Claim Projections: An analysis of how the VA is preparing for a potentially 50% increase in claims, as projected due to the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.
  • Technological Contributions: An overview of the role of new technologies, such as automated decision support technology, in reducing the backlog.
  • Recommendations for Improvement: Suggestions from the Inspector General on additional measures to further manage and reduce the backlog.

Objective of the Bill

The overall aim of the Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2025 is to enhance transparency and accountability regarding disability compensation claims, ensuring timely support for veterans as they navigate the claims process.

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Date Action
May. 21, 2025 Introduced in House
May. 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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