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Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

USA119th CongressHR-555| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to streamline the disability claims process for separating service members by integrating a comprehensive disability examination into their Department of Defense (DoD) physical. It mandates that if a separating member has or may have a medical condition qualifying for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits, their physical examination must be performed by a VA-certified healthcare provider . The eligibility determination resulting from this examination will be binding on the VA and directly used to assign the member's disability rating. Additionally, the legislation requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to jointly establish a shared record-keeping system . This system will enable seamless data sharing of medical and personnel records between the DoD and the VA, enhancing efficiency in benefits processing.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2886
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-228
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-185
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
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.
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2886
    Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-228
    Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-185
    Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    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.


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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

Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

USA119th CongressHR-555| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
This bill aims to streamline the disability claims process for separating service members by integrating a comprehensive disability examination into their Department of Defense (DoD) physical. It mandates that if a separating member has or may have a medical condition qualifying for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits, their physical examination must be performed by a VA-certified healthcare provider . The eligibility determination resulting from this examination will be binding on the VA and directly used to assign the member's disability rating. Additionally, the legislation requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to jointly establish a shared record-keeping system . This system will enable seamless data sharing of medical and personnel records between the DoD and the VA, enhancing efficiency in benefits processing.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2886
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-228
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-185
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
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.
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2886
    Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-228
    Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-185
    Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    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.


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs 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