HR. 659In Committee
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
Require the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to give preference to candidates with at least three years of relevant legal experience when recommending Veterans Law Judges
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to give preference to candidates with at least three years of relevant legal experience when recommending Veterans Law Judges
Key points
- Require candidate prioritization
- Require relevant legal experience
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-01-26 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative remediesArmed Forces and National SecurityLawyers and legal servicesVeterans' pensions and compensation