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- H.R.457
H.R.457: VA Appeals Modernization Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (12 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 11, 2017
Bill Summary
VA Appeals Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits appeals process to permit a claimant to request: a review of the Agency of Original Jurisdiction's decision by a higher-level adjudicator within the agency under which no additional evidence may be submitted; or a Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) review under which no BVA hearing is requested and no additional evidence may be submitted or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 11, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Dina Titus (D-Nev.) |