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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assign temporary disability ratings to certain veterans for purposes of compensation and health care, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4727| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2017
Michelle Lujan Grisham

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Access to VA Care Act This bill makes additional veterans eligible for a temporary disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and access to health care services. The VA shall assign a temporary disability rating to certain veterans who file a disability compensation claim and schedule a related medical examination as soon as practicable. Such temporary disability rating shall remain in effect until a formal rating decision is issued. The VA shall provide hospital care and medical services to such veterans while they are waiting for a formal disability rating. If the VA determines that a veteran does not have a service-connected disability and does not qualify for VA medical services the veteran shall not owe the VA for such services and the VA shall assist the veteran in finding non-VA medical services.
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Timeline
Dec 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • December 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Administrative remediesDisability assistanceHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHospital careVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assign temporary disability ratings to certain veterans for purposes of compensation and health care, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4727| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2017
Improving Access to VA Care Act This bill makes additional veterans eligible for a temporary disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and access to health care services. The VA shall assign a temporary disability rating to certain veterans who file a disability compensation claim and schedule a related medical examination as soon as practicable. Such temporary disability rating shall remain in effect until a formal rating decision is issued. The VA shall provide hospital care and medical services to such veterans while they are waiting for a formal disability rating. If the VA determines that a veteran does not have a service-connected disability and does not qualify for VA medical services the veteran shall not owe the VA for such services and the VA shall assist the veteran in finding non-VA medical services.
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Timeline
Dec 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • December 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Michelle Lujan Grisham

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesDisability assistanceHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHospital careVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation