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US HB555
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Wittman
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AI Summary
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Requires separating service members with potential disability conditions to receive physical examinations from health care providers certified by the VA to determine disability eligibility
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Makes disability eligibility determinations from these separation exams binding on the VA and requires them to be used as the basis for assigning disability ratings
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Mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of Defense jointly establish a shared recordkeeping system for medical and personnel records of service members and veterans
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Amends Section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, governing required DOD physical examinations for separating Armed Forces members
Legislative Description
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2/20/2025