H.R. 8880, titled the “Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act,” directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) to review and evaluate the forms sent to claimants for veterans' benefits. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8880 wants to make it easier for veterans to fill out forms for getting benefits by asking experts to look at the forms and find ways to make them simpler and better. Then, they'll make changes to the forms as a way to help veterans fill them out more easily.