Bill > S3098

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create and maintain a public website that transparently lists and tracks conditions and veteran cohorts being considered for establishing or removing presumptive service connections related to toxic exposure. The website must include an overview of the review process, specific steps and timelines, and the current status of each condition or cohort under consideration. For each condition or cohort, the VA must also provide details about public comment opportunities, including instructions on how veterans and other interested parties can submit recommendations. The VA must launch this public transparency website within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The bill aims to increase transparency and public engagement in the VA's process of determining which medical conditions will be presumed to be service-connected for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, helping veterans better understand how their potential claims might be evaluated and providing a clear mechanism for public input into these important determinations.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3098/all-info