Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025
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Proposal Overview
Name: Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025
Congress: 119th
Year: 2025
Sponsor and Co-Sponsors
Sponsor:
Representative Tom Barrett (R-MI)
Co-Sponsors:
4 Republican cosponsors
Related Bills from Prior Congresses
None
Program Details
Overview: The bill modernizes and streamlines the application and appeals process for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The bill standardizes guidance and training for Veterans Health Administration staff reviewing appeals.
Required Considerations
The Secretary may consider lessons learned from the implementation of the Veterans Benefit Management System to process claims. Using an integrated digital system to improve review of caregiver applications and appeals will be considered. The Secretary may consider best practices for the guidance and training of VA employees who oversee disability compensation.
Financing & Implementation
Program Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
Revenue Source(s)
Annual appropriations
Program Cost Estimate
Not specified