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FRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3000| Senate 
| Updated: 10/9/2025
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to identify and report fraudulent activity related to disability benefit questionnaire (DBQ) submissions to appropriate investigatory bodies. It requires the VA to establish a process for claim processors to identify fraud, conduct recurring audits of DBQs, and inform individuals when their questionnaires raise suspicion. The bill grants the VA Inspector General additional authority to investigate suspected activities. However, the VA cannot reopen or change a benefit decision based on an investigation unless the individual has been convicted of fraud. The Secretary must also submit an annual report to Congress on the administration of these provisions.
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Oct 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • October 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

FRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3000| Senate 
| Updated: 10/9/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to identify and report fraudulent activity related to disability benefit questionnaire (DBQ) submissions to appropriate investigatory bodies. It requires the VA to establish a process for claim processors to identify fraud, conduct recurring audits of DBQs, and inform individuals when their questionnaires raise suspicion. The bill grants the VA Inspector General additional authority to investigate suspected activities. However, the VA cannot reopen or change a benefit decision based on an investigation unless the individual has been convicted of fraud. The Secretary must also submit an annual report to Congress on the administration of these provisions.
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Timeline
Oct 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • October 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted