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This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to initiate an independent assessment of the forms used in veterans' benefits claims within 30 days of the Act's enactment. Specifically, the Secretary must seek an agreement with a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) to evaluate and improve these forms. The assessment must be conducted in consultation with various stakeholders, including veterans service organizations, veterans' advocates, and experts in veterans' laws. The FFRDC will provide written recommendations to make the forms clearer and better organized. Within 90 days of receiving the assessment, the Secretary must submit a copy to the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees and begin implementing the recommendations that comply with existing veterans' laws. The Secretary is required to complete the implementation of these recommendations within two years. The bill also includes a minor technical amendment extending certain pension payment limits to December 31, 2031. The goal of the bill is to simplify and improve the forms veterans must complete when seeking benefits, making the claims process more user-friendly and accessible.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1286/all-info