HR 196 United States House · 118th Congress

Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to automate processing of temporary disability rating claims for veterans with specific service-connected disabilities during appeals. It directs the VA to use existing medical records from its data systems to speed up decisions, while maintaining VA staff involvement in eligibility reviews. Manual processing remains available if medical evidence is insufficient or incompatible with the new system. The change focuses on streamlining administrative processes without altering eligibility criteria.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jul 19, 2023
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Jul 19, 2023
House · Reported by committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 19, 2023
House · Reported by committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2023
House · Reported by committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 8, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Feb 8, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 9, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 9, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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