Annual report on outcomes of appeals

(a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 5109C. Annual report on outcomes of appeals (a) In general Not less frequently than once each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and publish on an internet website of the Department a report on the outcome of appeals, including with respect to supplemental review, higher-level review, and options for appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. (b) Disaggregation of data The information reported and published pursuant to subsection (a) shall be disaggregated by the following: (1) Type of review. (2) Agency of original jurisdiction. (3) Nature of issue, such as service connection, disability rating, or effective date. (4) Body system or diagnostic code. (5) Outcome, such as affirmed or reversed, benefit awarded, remand for medical opinion, remand to obtain records, or remand for other reason. (c) Deidentified The Secretary shall insure that all information published under this section is deidentified.. (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5109B the following new item: 5109C. Annual report on outcomes of appeals..