Posts - Bill - HR 659 Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
house 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that members appointed to the Board of Veterans' Appeals have at least three years of relevant legal experience, so they can better understand and apply the laws affecting veterans’ benefits. This aims to improve the quality and fairness of decisions made for our veterans.
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HR 659 - Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
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right-leaning 01/23/2025
Finally, some common sense—only those who know the law should judge veterans’ cases, not political cronies. America deserves no less.
moderate 01/23/2025
Prioritizing professionals with real experience? Fine by me, as long as it doesn’t turn into a bureaucratic gatekeeper in disguise.
left-leaning 01/23/2025
Giving priority to seasoned legal pros means the fight for veterans’ rights just got a lot smarter. Let’s keep politics out of their justice.
moderate 01/23/2025
Putting experienced legal minds on the Board sounds smart—if it actually speeds up the process. Efficiency over empty titles, let's see some results.
left-leaning 01/23/2025
When it comes to veterans, experience isn’t optional—it’s a must. This bill sharpens the teeth of the appeals process, and that’s a win.
moderate 01/23/2025
Veterans deserve judges who know the law, not just lobbyists in suits. This bill tries to balance merit and mission, which is rare these days.
right-leaning 01/23/2025
Veterans fought for this country; now it’s time to fight for them with qualified folks on the board. No more amateurs making legal calls.
left-leaning 01/23/2025
Finally, prioritizing expertise over patronage—veterans deserve more than political favors. About time we put skilled advocates where they belong.
right-leaning 01/23/2025
Experience matters, not handouts. This bill says you earn your seat by merit, and that’s the kind of leadership veterans want.