Limits denials for veterans missing VA medical exams and boosts VA appeals oversight

Prohibits denying a veteran’s benefit claim solely because the veteran failed to appear for a VA medical exam associated with the claim.

Requires the VA to use technology to track and maintain information on many categories of claims and to submit an annual report with that data.

Adds reporting and transparency: new annual reports on remand timing, Board aggregation, dismissals, and quality assurance for Board decisions, plus notice requirements for certain remands and avoidable deferrals.

Gives the Board authority to aggregate appeals with common questions and requires the Board/Secretary to ensure substantial compliance with remand orders.

Directs an independent FFRDC assessment on whether the Board could issue precedential decisions and expands certain Court of Appeals jurisdiction for class-style proceedings.