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US HR8813

US HR8813
Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act


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Introduced
11/24/2020
In Committee
11/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to a member of the uniformed services who is denied a traumatic injury protection claim under Servicemembers Group Life Insurance certain information related to that denial. 1

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act, would amend Title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to a member of the uniformed services when their claim for traumatic injury protection under Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is denied. Specifically, the bill would require the Secretary to provide a detailed description of the reasons for the denial, including the information used and the applicable laws, regulations, or policies, as well as any findings that were favorable to the member. The bill also states that any favorable findings would be binding on subsequent reviews or appeals, unless clear and convincing evidence is presented to rebut them.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 11/24/2020)

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