Federal SB1657 prohibits the denial of veterans' benefit claims solely due to failure to attend a medical examination.
Federal SB1657, the Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025, amends title 38 of the United States Code to restrict the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from rejecting a veteran's claim for benefits solely because the veteran did not attend a required medical examination. This change aims to ensure that veterans' claims are evaluated on their merits rather than procedural compliance. The bill also modifies the language in section 5103A of title 38 to clarify the circumstances under which a medical examination or opinion is necessary for a decision on a claim.
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