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US HR6165
US HR6165Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2021
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Introduced
12/07/2021
12/07/2021
In Committee
01/06/2022
01/06/2022
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, aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) processing of disability compensation claims for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It requires the VA to update and standardize training programs for claims processors who handle PTSD-related claims, establish formal processes to analyze training needs and conduct annual studies on military PTSD stressors and decision-making, and regularly update guidance on PTSD claims processing. The goal is to provide claims processors with better resources and guidance to improve the VA's handling of PTSD-related disability compensation claims.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 03/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6165/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6165/BILLS-117hr6165ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6165/BILLS-117hr6165ih.pdf.pdf |
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