VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act

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Bill Number

HR 1302

Introduced

Mar 4, 2015

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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Topics

Administrative remedies Armed Forces and National Security Department of Veterans Affairs Disability and paralysis Disability assistance Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that a Department of Veterans Affairs regional office certifies a VA Form 9, Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, submitted by a veteran to appeal a decision relating to a claim, within one year after receiving such form.

Actions

Jul 9, 2015

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 9, 2015

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 2015

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 19, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 4, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 4, 2015

Introduced in House

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