What is the current status of HR 2137?

HR 2137 is currently: In House.

Who sponsored HR 2137?

HR 2137 was sponsored by Morgan Luttrell (R), Rep.

Protects Veterans' Benefit Claims from Denial

IntroducedMarch 14, 2025

In House6 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Armed Forces and National SecurityVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Why This Matters

This bill prevents the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from denying a veteran's claim for benefits solely because they did not attend a medical examination. It also improves how claims and appeals are handled.

If you are a veteran, this law ensures your claim cannot be denied just for missing a medical exam.

Who this affects

veterans seeking benefits

What it costs

The CBO estimates that H.R. 2137 would cost $144 million over the 2026-2035 period, with $107 million in spending subject to appropriation. Congressional Budget Office

What changes is this bill making?

1Veterans cannot have their claims denied just for missing a medical exam.
2The bill aims to ensure that all veterans' claims are reviewed fairly.
3The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit annual reports on claim processing times.
4New guidelines will help speed up the consideration of veterans' cases.
5The bill addresses the need for transparency in the appeals process for veterans.

Read the detailed summary

Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a claim for benefits on the sole basis that a veteran failed to appear for a medical examination provided by the VA in conjunction with the claim for benefits.

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Protects Veterans' Benefit Claims from Denial

IntroducedMarch 14, 2025

In House6 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Armed Forces and National SecurityVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Why This Matters

If you are a veteran, this law ensures your claim cannot be denied just for missing a medical exam.

Who this affects

veterans seeking benefits

What it costs

The CBO estimates that H.R. 2137 would cost $144 million over the 2026-2035 period, with $107 million in spending subject to appropriation. Congressional Budget Office

What changes is this bill making?

1Veterans cannot have their claims denied just for missing a medical exam.
2The bill aims to ensure that all veterans' claims are reviewed fairly.
3The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit annual reports on claim processing times.
4New guidelines will help speed up the consideration of veterans' cases.
5The bill addresses the need for transparency in the appeals process for veterans.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly