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US S1664Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2021
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Introduced
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
In Committee
12/15/2021
12/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions to improve the processing by the Department of Veterans Affairs of claims for disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other pur- poses.
AI Summary
This bill, the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2021, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take several actions to improve the processing of claims for disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The key provisions include: updating the national training program for claims processors who handle PTSD-related claims, requiring annual training for these claims processors, standardizing training across regional offices, establishing a formal process to analyze training needs and conduct annual studies on PTSD stressors and decision-making, and mandating annual updates to the Department's PTSD procedural guidance to provide claims processors with better resources and best practices.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (on 12/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1664/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1664/BILLS-117s1664is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1664/BILLS-117s1664is.pdf.pdf |
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