Blinded Veterans Continuum of Care Act of 2005

Bill Number

S 1190

Introduced

Jun 7, 2005

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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1182, as amended, ordered to be repor ...

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Armed Forces and National Security Blind Congress Congressional reporting requirements Continuum of care Department of Veterans Affairs Disabled Federal employees Government Operations and Politics Health Iraq compilation Medical personnel Rehabilitation of the disabled Veterans' hospitals Veterans' medical care War casualties

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Blinded Veterans Continuum of Care Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish blind rehabilitation outpatient specialists at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers with: (1) visual impairment services teams with a full-time coordinator; or (2) more than 150 currently enrolled legally blind veterans. Provides a specialist assignment priority.

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Sep 15, 2005

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1182, as amended, ordered to be reported.
Jun 9, 2005

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-217.
Jun 7, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 7, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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