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Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2055| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Angus S. King (Independent)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Veterans' Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025 seeks to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' comprehensive assistance program for family caregivers of eligible veterans. A primary provision mandates the development and implementation of a single digital system for the Veterans Health Administration and the Board of Veterans' Appeals. This system will allow employees to access all applications and supporting documents related to caregiver assistance and appeals, streamlining the evaluation process. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a family caregiver's eligibility for monthly personal caregiver stipends is not affected if an eligible veteran dies during the pendency of an appeal, provided the caregiver was entitled to such stipends based on evidence at the time of death. It also requires that Veterans Health Administration employees responsible for evaluating caregiver assistance appeals receive the same guidance and training as higher-level adjudicators for other veteran benefits. In developing these improvements, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must consider lessons learned from existing digital systems and best practices for standardizing employee training.
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Timeline
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3833
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3833
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3833: Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025
Administrative remediesComputers and information technologyEmployment and training programsFamily relationshipsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2055| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
The Veterans' Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025 seeks to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' comprehensive assistance program for family caregivers of eligible veterans. A primary provision mandates the development and implementation of a single digital system for the Veterans Health Administration and the Board of Veterans' Appeals. This system will allow employees to access all applications and supporting documents related to caregiver assistance and appeals, streamlining the evaluation process. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a family caregiver's eligibility for monthly personal caregiver stipends is not affected if an eligible veteran dies during the pendency of an appeal, provided the caregiver was entitled to such stipends based on evidence at the time of death. It also requires that Veterans Health Administration employees responsible for evaluating caregiver assistance appeals receive the same guidance and training as higher-level adjudicators for other veteran benefits. In developing these improvements, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must consider lessons learned from existing digital systems and best practices for standardizing employee training.
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Timeline
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3833
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3833
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Angus S. King (Independent)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3833: Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesComputers and information technologyEmployment and training programsFamily relationshipsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation