Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0

Senate Bill

S. 3286

119th Congress

Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cassidy

R - LA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Summary

The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0 streamlines the VA benefits appeals process by clarifying evidence submission deadlines (90 days after notice or hearing), allowing veterans to switch docket lanes without losing appeal status, defaulting to electronic notices, and requiring clearer decision explanations from the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0 streamlines the VA benefits appeals process by clarifying evidence submission deadlines (90 days after notice or hearing), allowing veterans to switch docket lanes without losing appeal status, defaulting to electronic notices, and requiring clearer decision explanations from the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Sets 90-day deadline for evidence submission after notice or hearing
Allows veterans to switch appeal dockets without losing continuous pursuit
Enables withdrawal of appeal to file supplemental claim without losing status
Defaults to electronic notice delivery for Board decisions
Requires decisions to clearly identify issues, evidence, and denial reasons
Mandates plan for seamless integration between VA electronic systems

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Benefits veterans and their families by making the appeals process more flexible and transparent. Clearer decision notices help veterans understand why claims were denied and what additional evidence is needed. Electronic notice default speeds communication. System integration improvements would reduce delays caused by manual handoffs between VA and Board systems. Bipartisan support from Senators Cassidy and Blumenthal.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3286, 119th Congress (2025). "Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3286