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Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act

USA116th CongressHR-8257| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Jack Bergman (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to a member of the uniformed services regarding a denial for traumatic injury benefits under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to provide the member with (1) the reason for the denial, including a description of all the information upon which the denial is based; and (2) an explanation and citation of the applicable laws, regulations, or policies upon which the denial is based. Any undisclosed reason, information, or explanation is not usable by the VA as a basis to deny a subsequent review or appeal by an individual regarding a denial of a claim for benefits.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8813: Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act
Administrative remediesDisability and paralysisLife, casualty, property insuranceMilitary personnel and dependents

Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act

USA116th CongressHR-8257| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to a member of the uniformed services regarding a denial for traumatic injury benefits under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to provide the member with (1) the reason for the denial, including a description of all the information upon which the denial is based; and (2) an explanation and citation of the applicable laws, regulations, or policies upon which the denial is based. Any undisclosed reason, information, or explanation is not usable by the VA as a basis to deny a subsequent review or appeal by an individual regarding a denial of a claim for benefits.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Jack Bergman (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8813: Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesDisability and paralysisLife, casualty, property insuranceMilitary personnel and dependents