US HB439

Requires the VA to furnish hospital care and medical services outside the United States to veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as permanent and total, provided the care meets U.S. medical standards and any medications are FDA-approved

Mandates direct deposit reimbursement options for veterans and medical providers to expedite payments and reduce administrative costs

Requires VA mobile applications to support digital submission and real-time tracking of forms and documentation for foreign medical care and reimbursements

Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to hospital care or medical services furnished on or after that date

Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress within two years analyzing implementation, challenges encountered, and efficacy of the foreign medical services program