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H.R. 6698119th CongressIn markupLatest action May 14, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025
Introduced:
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HR 6698 requires the Board of Veterans Appeals to publicly explain causes of delayed and remanded cases in its yearly report.
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HR 6698 requires the Board of Veterans Appeals to add new information to its annual public report. The Board's chairperson would have to explain why certain cases were not resolved on time and why others were remanded, meaning sent back for additional review. For each reason identified, the report must also show the number and percentage of cases affected.
This bill directly affects veterans and their families who have pending or future benefit appeals. It also affects the staff and leadership of the Board of Veterans Appeals, who would be responsible for analyzing and publishing the new information.
Currently the Board reports that delays and remands occur but is not required to explain the reasons behind them. This bill would make that explanatory data available to the general public and members of Congress, who could use it to evaluate how well the appeals system is working.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.