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Introduced
10/03/2023
10/03/2023
In Committee
11/06/2023
11/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve decisions issued by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veteran Appeals Decision Clarity Act, aims to improve the decisions issued by the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). The key provisions include:
1. Requiring the BVA to identify in its decisions if evidence was not considered and the specific provision of law that establishes why that evidence could not be received at that time.
2. Requiring the BVA to include a written determination on whether the notice of disagreement was adequately and timely filed under the relevant law.
3. Removing the requirement for the BVA to include a summary of the applicable laws and regulations in its decisions, as this information is already provided in the written determination.
Overall, the bill is intended to increase the clarity and transparency of BVA decisions for veterans seeking benefits and appeals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held (on 11/29/2023)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5891/all-info | 10/05/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5891/BILLS-118hr5891ih.pdf | 11/01/2023 |
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