Bill · S. 3000· Senate(119-S-3000)
FRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Richard Blumenthal
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "FRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to identify and report fraud related to disability benefit questionnaires. The Secretary must take actions to detect fraudulent data regardless of where the questionnaires come from. This includes establishing a process for claim processors to report suspected fraud to investigatory bodies like the Office of the Inspector General. The bill requires the establishment of recurring audits of these questionnaires. Additionally, the Secretary must inform individuals when their questionnaires raise fraud suspicions. Finally, the Secretary must submit an annual report on these activities to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill mandates annual reports to Congress and requires informing individuals when their questionnaires raise suspicion.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill establishes audits and reporting processes to identify and mitigate fraudulent disability benefit claims.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+4
The bill protects the integrity of the veteran benefit system through fraud detection and audits.
The opposite
Does this change how police departments operate?-2
The bill increases investigatory authority for the Inspector General to probe suspected fraud.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Oversight: The bill requires the Secretary to carry out actions to identify fraudulent activity regarding disability benefit questionnaire data, which helps ensure the integrity of the system (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Increased Accountability through Audits: The mandate to establish a recurring audit of disability benefit questionnaires provides a mechanism to catch irregularities (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Transparency for Applicants: The bill requires that individuals who have submitted a claim be informed if their disability benefit questionnaires have raised suspicion of fraud (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Investigative Authority: The Inspector General is granted authority to use any necessary tools to investigate suspected fraudulent activity identified by the Secretary (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Notification of Suspicion: Individuals applying for or submitting claims may be informed that their questionnaires have raised suspicion of fraud (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Restrictions on Changing Decisions: The Secretary is prohibited from reopening or changing a benefit decision based on an investigation unless the individual has been convicted of fraud by a court of competent jurisdiction (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-2
- 4/29/2026
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- 10/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate