Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015

House Bill 1331 - Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 1331 Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 1331

Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015

Requires (current law authorizes) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept, for purposes of establishing a claim for veterans disability benefits, a report of a medical examination administered by a private physician without requiring confirmation by a Veterans Health Administration physician if the report is sufficiently complete. Defines "sufficiently complete" as competent, credible, probative, and containing such information as required to make a decision on the claim for which the report is provided.

Requires the Secretary to submit: (1) a report on the progress of the VA's Acceptable Clinical Evidence initiative in reducing the necessity for in-person disability examinations, and (2) an annual report for each VA regional office regarding claims for which private medical evidence was determined to be unacceptable.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1331

Bill HR 1331 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2015. Bill HR 1331 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 4, 2015. Bill HR 1331's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of May 14, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1331

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1331

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Disability assistance

- Evidence and witnesses

- Health information and medical records

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1331

Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment of medical evidence provided by non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical professionals in support of claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015