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Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act

USA116th CongressHR-6493| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2020
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
Kenny Marchant (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act This bill updates the placement and treatment of the disability benefit questionnaire form of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill requires the VA to publish the disability benefit questionnaire form in a central location on a VA website. Such a form relates to the submission of evidence by private medical providers regarding the disability of a claimant. If the VA modifies the disability benefit questionnaire form, the VA must accept the previous version of the form filed by a claimant if (1) the claimant files such form during the one-year period following the modification, and (2) the form is signed and dated by the medical provider and is otherwise complete and valid.
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Timeline
Apr 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Aug 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4412
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 14, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 23, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • August 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4412
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7952: Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
Disability assistanceGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act

USA116th CongressHR-6493| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2020
Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act This bill updates the placement and treatment of the disability benefit questionnaire form of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill requires the VA to publish the disability benefit questionnaire form in a central location on a VA website. Such a form relates to the submission of evidence by private medical providers regarding the disability of a claimant. If the VA modifies the disability benefit questionnaire form, the VA must accept the previous version of the form filed by a claimant if (1) the claimant files such form during the one-year period following the modification, and (2) the form is signed and dated by the medical provider and is otherwise complete and valid.
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Timeline
Apr 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Aug 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4412
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 14, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 23, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • August 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4412
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
Kenny Marchant (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7952: Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability assistanceGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsVeterans' pensions and compensation