HR. 3951In Committee
Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
Extends and broadens a VA pilot program allowing more non-VA licensed health professionals to perform veterans' disability examinations across state licensure jurisdictions through 2031
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends and broadens a VA pilot program allowing more non-VA licensed health professionals to perform veterans' disability examinations across state licensure jurisdictions through 2031
Key points
- Require VA use report
- Expand eligible examiners
- Extend pilot authority
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-09-16 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityCongressional oversightHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation