H.R. 10138 would change how the Board of Veterans' Appeals selects its members by requiring the Board's Chairman to prioritize candidates who have at least three years of legal experience in veterans-related law or other areas overseen by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This change affects the appointment process for future Board members, which are positions responsible for hearing and deciding appeals from veterans seeking benefits. The bill does not include specific funding provisions or implementation timelines. The legislation aims to ensure that the Board includes more experienced legal professionals with knowledge of veterans' laws, potentially improving the quality of benefit decisions. Representatives Brownley introduced the bill on November 15, 2024, and it was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.