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Introduced
11/09/2021
11/09/2021
In Committee
11/29/2021
11/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Vet- erans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2021, directs the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress on the backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The report will include the status of the backlog, how the Secretary is addressing it, how the backlog is affecting the time claimants wait for their claims to be adjudicated, and recommendations to improve the backlog. The term "backlog of disability compensation claims" refers to claims submitted under Chapter 11 of Title 38, United States Code, that are pending before the Veterans Benefits Administration or the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 11/29/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5944/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5944/BILLS-117hr5944ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5944/BILLS-117hr5944ih.pdf.pdf |
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