Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2025

House Votes

This bill tells the VA’s Inspector General to study and report on the backlog of VA disability compensation claims. The report must explain how big the backlog is, how long veterans are waiting, what the VA is doing to fix it (including hiring with tools from the PACT Act), and how new tech tools are helping. It must also say how staffing cuts since January 20, 2025, affect delays, how the VA is preparing for a predicted 50% jump in claims from the PACT Act, and offer recommendations to reduce the backlog. The report is due within 180 days after the bill becomes law .

Why it matters: Veterans waiting on disability payments could see faster decisions if the VA follows the report’s findings and fixes. The goal is to shine a light on delays and push for staffing and technology changes to speed things up.

Key points

• Who is affected: Veterans with disability compensation claims waiting at the VA or on appeal.
• What changes: A required, detailed report on the backlog, staffing, wait times, technology use, and recommended fixes.
• When: The report is due within 180 days after the law takes effect.