Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation clarifies the jurisdiction and certain rules of evidence for the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). It amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the BVA cannot deny relief or review of the merits of a supplemental claim solely because the appellant did not present or secure new and relevant evidence. For cases remanded to the BVA by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the bill generally limits the evidentiary record to evidence previously considered by the Board. However, it creates an important exception, allowing appellants to submit new evidence within 90 days following such a remand, which the Board must consider in the first instance. Additionally, the legislation extends the expiration date for certain limits on the payment of veterans' pensions from November 30, 2031, to January 30, 2035 .
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-349.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-349.
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative remediesEvidence and witnessesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Protecting Veteran’s Claim Options Act
USA119th CongressHR-3834| House
| Updated: 10/21/2025
This legislation clarifies the jurisdiction and certain rules of evidence for the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). It amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the BVA cannot deny relief or review of the merits of a supplemental claim solely because the appellant did not present or secure new and relevant evidence. For cases remanded to the BVA by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the bill generally limits the evidentiary record to evidence previously considered by the Board. However, it creates an important exception, allowing appellants to submit new evidence within 90 days following such a remand, which the Board must consider in the first instance. Additionally, the legislation extends the expiration date for certain limits on the payment of veterans' pensions from November 30, 2031, to January 30, 2035 .