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H. R. 8881 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the performance of Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by non-Department physicians pursuant to contracts, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:799
H. R. 8881 aims to change the law to allow doctors who are not part of the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform disability exams for veterans. These non-Department doctors would work under contracts and could carry out exams in any state, even if they are not licensed...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8881 wants to let doctors who don't work for the Veterans’ Department check if veterans have disabilities, even if they aren't licensed in the state they are working in, as long as they have a contract.
S. 3979 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:775
S. 3979 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make a temporary pilot program permanent. This program allows contract physicians, who are not Department of Veterans Affairs employees, to perform medical disability examinations for veterans applying for benefits....
Simple Explanation
S. 3979 wants to make sure that doctors from outside a special group can help check if soldiers who got sick or hurt can get some help, and it will also tell people in charge if this idea is saving money and working well.

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