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- H.R.1980
H.R.1980: Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (19 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), during the six-year period after the enactment of this Act, from requesting a medical examination in connection with a claim for veterans' disability compensation when the claimant submits medical evidence provided by a non-VA medical professional that is competent, credible, probative, and otherwise adequate for making a claim decision. Requires the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| May 14, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Walz (D-Minn.) |