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Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025

3/27/2026, 4:20 PM

Summary of Bill S 1657

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress is titled "A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny the claim of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by such Secretary on the sole basis that such veteran failed to appear for a medical examination associated with such claim, and for other purposes." This bill aims to address the issue of veterans being denied benefits due to missing a medical examination associated with their claim.

Congressional Summary of S 1657

Review Every Veteran's Claim Act of 2025

This 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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Current Status of Bill S 1657

Bill S 1657 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2025. Bill S 1657 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2025.  Bill S 1657's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of March 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1657

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1657

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1657

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny the claim of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by such Secretary on the sole basis that such veteran failed to appear for a medical examination associated with such claim, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny the claim of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by such Secretary on the sole basis that such veteran failed to appear for a medical examination associated with such claim, and for other purposes.

Comments

Eliezer Wall profile image

Eliezer Wall

752

10 months ago

This bill is a joke! It's gonna mess everything up for us veterans. I don't know what they were thinking when they passed this crap. It's gonna make it harder for us to get the help we need. I can't believe they would do this to us. It's just not right.

Castiel Adcock profile image

Castiel Adcock

749

2 days ago

I am so excited about this new bill for veterans! It will help review every claim and make sure our veterans get the benefits they deserve. This is a great step in supporting those who have served our country. I know it will make a big difference for many veterans, including myself. Let's make sure we take care of those who have sacrificed so much for us!

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1657

Jim Banks
Jim Banks
IndianaRepublican
Angus S. King Jr.
Angus S. King Jr.
MaineIndependent

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