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To amend title 10, United States Code, to include a single comprehensive disability examination as part of the required Department of Defense physical examination for separating members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1799| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2017
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Military Personnel Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures with DOD Doctors Act This bill declares that: if a member of the Armed Forces who is required to receive a physical examination as part of his or her separation from active duty has or is believed to have a medical condition that will or may make the member eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation and benefits, the physical examination shall be performed by a VA-certified health care provider; and if such a condition is discovered during the physical examination and the examining health care provider is not VA-certified, the examination shall be completed by a VA-certified health care provider. An eligibility determination made as part of such physical examination shall be binding on the VA and be used as the basis for assigning the member's disability rating. The VA and the Department of Defense shall jointly establish a system to share data and maintain the medical and personnel records of members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
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Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 30, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 30, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Department of Veterans AffairsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsPersonnel recordsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include a single comprehensive disability examination as part of the required Department of Defense physical examination for separating members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1799| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2017
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures with DOD Doctors Act This bill declares that: if a member of the Armed Forces who is required to receive a physical examination as part of his or her separation from active duty has or is believed to have a medical condition that will or may make the member eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation and benefits, the physical examination shall be performed by a VA-certified health care provider; and if such a condition is discovered during the physical examination and the examining health care provider is not VA-certified, the examination shall be completed by a VA-certified health care provider. An eligibility determination made as part of such physical examination shall be binding on the VA and be used as the basis for assigning the member's disability rating. The VA and the Department of Defense shall jointly establish a system to share data and maintain the medical and personnel records of members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 30, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 30, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Military Personnel Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans AffairsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsPersonnel recordsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation