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Introduced
04/14/2020
04/14/2020
In Committee
09/16/2020
09/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to access and submit disability benefit questionnaire forms of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill updates the placement and treatment of the disability benefit questionnaire form of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill requires the VA to publish the disability benefit questionnaire form in a central location on a VA website. Such a form relates to the submission of evidence by private medical providers regarding the disability of a claimant. If the VA modifies the disability benefit questionnaire form, the VA must accept the previous version of the form filed by a claimant if (1) the claimant files such form during the one-year period following the modification, and (2) the form is signed and dated by the medical provider and is otherwise complete and valid.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act, aims to improve veterans' ability to access and submit disability benefit questionnaire forms from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill requires the VA to publish these forms in a central location on its website. If the VA modifies the form, the bill mandates the VA to accept the previous version of the form filed by a claimant if it is signed, dated by the medical provider, and otherwise complete and valid, as long as the claimant submits it within one year of the modification. This change is designed to enhance transparency and ensure veterans can more easily navigate the disability benefits process.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 09/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6493/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6493/BILLS-116hr6493ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6493/BILLS-116hr6493ih.pdf.pdf |
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