H.R. 659
Prioritizes legal experience for veterans appeals board
Requires the chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to give priority to people with at least three years of relevant legal professional experience when recommending board members.
- Chairman must prioritize people with three or more years of legal professional experience
- The experience must be in relevant legal areas
- Priority applies when recommending people to the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Recommendations are for members of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
Passed the House · Senate's turn