Veterans Benefits Technology Study Bill

Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress on the feasibility, potential benefits, and risks associated with implementing distributed ledger technology to improve claims adjudication and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the VA’s benefits administration systems. Under the bill, a distributed ledger (1) is shared across a set of distributed nodes that participate in a network and store a complete or partial replica of the ledger, (2) is synchronized between the nodes, and (3) has data appended to it by following a specified consensus mechanism.

1. This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study new technology for managing veterans' benefits. 2. The study will explore how this technology can improve the accuracy and security of claims. 3. It aims to identify ways to prevent fraud and ensure veterans receive their benefits efficiently. 4. The Secretary will consult with experts and veterans' organizations during the study. 5. A report on the findings and recommendations will be submitted within one year.

Veterans seeking benefits and their families will be directly impacted by any improvements in the system.