H.R. 2137 Reported by committee Armed Forces and National Security

Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] Introduced March 14, 2025 Cosponsors 9 (5 D, 4 R) Latest action May 4, 2026

Summary

Review Every Veterans 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. May 4, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 549.
  2. May 4, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-633.
  3. Jul 23, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  4. Jul 23, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Jul 23, 2025 Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
  6. Mar 26, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  7. Mar 26, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  8. Mar 14, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  9. Mar 14, 2025 Introduced in House

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