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HB5870: Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2024

: Keith Self (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 10, 2024
Armed forces and national security
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the processing of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the transparency of actions of Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes.

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