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H. R. 5890 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny the claim of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by such Secretary on the sole basis that such veteran failed to appear for a medical examination associated with such claim.
September 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,224
H. R. 5890, known as the "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2023," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. This bill limits the power of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny veterans' claims for benefits solely because the veteran did not attend a related...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, if a veteran misses a doctor’s appointment for checking if they can get help, they can’t be told “no” just because of that. Also, it helps make things clearer about some rules for decisions and loans for houses for veterans.
H. R. 7883 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the duty of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a veteran with a medical examination in connection with certain claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:357
H.R. 7883 is a bill that aims to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates certain claims for disability compensation. It modifies procedures to ensure veterans receive appropriate medical examinations when there isn't enough medical evidence to make a decision...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7883 is a bill that wants to make sure veterans get the right check-ups when they ask for help because of injuries or sickness from their time in the military. It also makes sure we know if they were around anything dangerous, like toxic stuff, to keep things fair and clear.

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