Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0
This bill modernizes the Veterans Affairs appeals process for benefit claims. It requires veterans to submit evidence within 90 days of a notice of disagreement (for both hearing and non-hearing cases), limits evidence considered beyond that timeframe, and adds flexibility for veterans to withdraw appeals or switch case tracking systems without losing progress. The bill also mandates clearer decision notices detailing issues, evidence considered, and reasons for denials, and requires the VA to create an integrated system for processing appeals across agencies. Finally, it establishes annual reports on appeal outcomes and directs third-party reviews to improve decision quality and reduce remands.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2026
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2
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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