H.R. 5880 (112th): Veterans Disability Examination Access Improvement Act

Introduced:
May 31, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jon Runyan [R-NJ3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 31, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 31, 2012
Referred to Committee May 31, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations.

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Last updated May 31, 2012.
2 pages

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5/31/2012--Introduced.
Veterans Disability Examination Access Improvement Act - Amends the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 to extend through 2012 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) authority for the performance of medical disability evaluations by contract physicians.

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  • Title 38: VETERANS’ BENEFITS
  • Part IV: GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
  • Chapter 51: CLAIMS, EFFECTIVE DATES, AND PAYMENTS
  • Subchapter I: CLAIMS
  • Section 5101: Claims and forms