VA Beneficiary Travel Act of 2017

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Bill Number

HR 1564

Introduced

Mar 16, 2017

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Disability and paralysis Medical tests and diagnostic methods Transportation costs Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

VA Beneficiary Travel Act of 2017

This bill amends the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 to provide that payments for travel and incidental expenses related to disability examinations by non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians for veterans applying for VA benefits shall be made from amounts available to the VA for payment of compensation and pensions.

Actions

Apr 27, 2017

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Apr 27, 2017

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 5, 2017

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 27, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 27, 2017

Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Mar 27, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 27, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 16, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 16, 2017

Introduced in House

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