To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the maximum number of judges who may be appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Bill 118 hr 1329, also known as the "Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2021," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to increase the maximum number of judges who can be appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Currently, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is limited to seven judges, but this bill seeks to raise that number to 13.

The purpose of this increase is to help alleviate the backlog of cases that the Court is currently facing. By appointing more judges, the hope is that cases can be heard and decided more efficiently, allowing veterans to receive the benefits and support they are entitled to in a timelier manner.

The bill does not specify how the additional judges will be appointed or funded, but it does outline the qualifications and requirements for these new judges. It also includes provisions for training and support for the judges to ensure they are equipped to handle the complex and sensitive nature of veterans' appeals cases. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 1329 is to improve the functioning of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and provide better access to justice for our nation's veterans.