Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025

# Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025 (HR 6698) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Board of Veterans Appeals to publish an annual public report detailing its operations and performance. While the specific contents aren't detailed in the summary provided, transparency bills of this type typically mandate disclosure of information such as case processing times, decision statistics, workload data, and other operational metrics that would allow veterans and the public to understand how the board functions. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects veterans who appeal decisions made by the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as VA officials and the general public. Veterans could use the published information to understand how long their appeals might take and how the board performs overall.

The legislation would create reporting obligations for the Board of Veterans Appeals itself. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6698 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX).