Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
Rep. Wittman Introduces Bill to Combine Military and Veterans Disability Exams
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a subcommittee. It was recently sent to the Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services for further study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Improving veteran transitions usually has support from both parties, but the requirement for a joint technology system between two massive agencies could face concerns about cost and timing.
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Impact Analysis
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Life & Work
Active duty service members preparing to leave the military would receive a more thorough separation physical that includes a VA disability evaluation in one step. This means they would know their disability rating before they even become civilians, helping them plan financially and access benefits faster.
“If a member of the Armed Forces who is required to receive a physical examination under subparagraph (A) has or is believed to have a medical condition that will or may make the member eligible for disability compensation and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the physical examination shall be performed by a health care provider who is certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs”
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
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