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S.933: Express Appeals Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced April 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 25, 2017
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- Introduced in Senate - April 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Express Appeals Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) carry out a five-year pilot program to provide the option of an alternative appeals process to determine appeals of claims for disability compensation more quickly, and (2) inform claimants about such program. Appeals filed under the pilot program are described as "fully developed appeals." A claimant may elect to file a fully developed appeal by...
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| April 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) |