HR. 3951In Committee
Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
Extends and expands a VA pilot program allowing more non-VA health professionals to conduct veterans' disability examinations across state licensure jurisdictions through 2031
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends and expands a VA pilot program allowing more non-VA health professionals to conduct veterans' disability examinations across state licensure jurisdictions through 2031
Key points
- Require VA use report
- Extend pilot authority
- Expand eligible examination professionals
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