Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2025

# Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the VA's Office of Inspector General to produce a report examining the backlog of disability compensation claims waiting to be processed. These are claims from veterans seeking benefits for service-related injuries or disabilities. The report would provide information about how many claims are pending and where they're stuck in the system—either at the Veterans Benefits Administration (the initial review stage) or the Board of Veterans' Appeals (the appeals stage). **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects veterans waiting for disability benefits decisions, as well as VA officials and Congress.

By requiring detailed reporting on the backlog, the bill aims to increase transparency about how long veterans must wait for their claims to be processed and decided. **Current Status** The bill (HR 3571) was introduced by Representative Norma Torres (D-California) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. No action has been taken since introduction, so the bill has not advanced toward a vote.