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This bill, known as the "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025", amends existing veterans benefits law to limit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' ability to automatically deny a veteran's benefits claim solely because the veteran did not attend a required medical examination. Currently, the VA can deny claims if a veteran fails to show up for a medical exam, but this legislation would prohibit such automatic denials. Instead, the bill requires the VA to continue processing a veteran's claim even if they miss a scheduled medical examination, preventing what could be an administrative technicality from blocking a veteran's access to benefits. The amendment specifically modifies Section 5103A of Title 38 of the United States Code, which governs the VA's duties to assist veterans in developing their benefits claims. By adding this new provision, the bill aims to provide veterans with more flexibility and protect their right to receive earned benefits, recognizing that there may be valid reasons why a veteran might miss a scheduled medical exam.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2137/all-info