Washington, D.C. — Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act. This bipartisan legislation seeks to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process, ensuring that veterans’ benefit claims are never denied because they miss a medical disability exam appointment. Veterans and veteran service organizations frequently report frustration with the exam scheduling process, and they should not be penalized for administrative mix-ups. Rep. Morgan Luttrell (TX-08 is the lead in the House.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Veterans’ benefit claims shouldn’t be tossed aside because of red tape or poor communication. VA has a duty to assist veterans every step of the way, and my bill makes the claims process fairer so veterans always get the benefits they have earned.”
Senator Angus King (I-Maine): “Our veterans gave their very best during their service to our country and they deserve access to all their earned, well-deserved benefits,” said Senator King, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. “No veteran should ever be denied their benefits because of bureaucracy, mistakes or unplanned schedule conflicts getting in the way. The bipartisan Review Every Veterans Claims Act will work to humanize the VA’s claims process and ensure we make true on our promise to take care of the brave men and women who served.”
Key Provisions of the Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025:
- Protect Against Unfair Denials: Prohibits the VA from denying a claim solely because a veteran missed a scheduled medical disability examination.
- Make the Claims Process Fairer: Makes sure the VA assists veterans in developing medical evidence supporting their claims and never penalizes them.
Full bill text can be found here.
Background:
This bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Morgan Luttrell (TX-08) on the House floor on March 14th, 2025.
It was considered in a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs subcommittee legislative hearing on March 26, 2025.