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Expediting Veteran Appeals: Permanent Increase in Judges for Claims Court.

This Act aims to speed up the resolution of appeals filed by veterans regarding their benefits decisions. It permanently increases the number of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims from seven to nine. This change is intended to reduce case backlogs, ensuring veterans receive quicker access to their entitled benefits and support.
Key points
Increase in Judges: The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims will permanently have nine judges instead of the current seven.
Faster Decisions for Veterans: More judges are expected to streamline the appeals process, leading to shorter waiting times for final decisions on veterans' benefits cases.
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Print number: 118_S_897
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expedite Veteran Appeals Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_897.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increase in Judges: The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims will permanently have nine judges instead of the current seven.
  • Faster Decisions for Veterans: More judges are expected to streamline the appeals process, leading to shorter waiting times for final decisions on veterans' benefits cases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Benefits Courts and Law