Bill > HR5723

This bill, known as the Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish comprehensive procedures for identifying and addressing fraud in disability benefit questionnaire forms. Specifically, the bill mandates that the VA implement a process for claims processors to identify potentially fraudulent submissions, conduct recurring audits of disability benefit questionnaire forms, and notify individuals when their submissions are suspected of containing fraudulent information. The legislation empowers the VA Inspector General to investigate suspected fraud using any applicable federal inspector general authority, with a specific limitation that the VA cannot reopen or change a final benefits decision except in cases where an individual is criminally convicted of fraud related to their benefits claim. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must also submit an annual report to congressional Veterans' Affairs committees detailing the implementation and outcomes of these fraud detection and reporting measures. The bill aims to enhance integrity in the VA benefits system by creating a systematic approach to detecting and addressing potential fraudulent claims.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5723/all-info