A bill to extend the temporary authority for performance of medical disability examinations by contract physicians for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Bill Number

S 3609

Introduced

Jul 19, 2010

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.

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Armed Forces and National Security Department of Veterans Affairs Disability and paralysis Health personnel Medical tests and diagnostic methods Veterans' medical care

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Amends the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 to extend through 2012 the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use physicians other than VA employees to conduct medical disability evaluations of VA benefit applicants.

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Sep 2, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.
Sep 2, 2010

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2010 without amendment. With written report No. 111-288.
Aug 5, 2010

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 19, 2010

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5995)
Jul 19, 2010

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5994-5995)
Jul 19, 2010

Introduced in Senate

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