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Review of Veteran Examinations for Military Sexual Trauma Claims

New law mandates a review of how veterans who experienced military sexual trauma are examined for compensation claims. This aims to improve the assessment of their mental and physical health conditions, potentially impacting their benefits.
Key points
Mandating an independent review of medical examinations for veterans with military sexual trauma.
Assessing tools and protocols used for examinations, including questionnaires and disability rating rules.
Determining necessary qualifications for specialists conducting examinations.
Providing recommendations for improving training for medical personnel.
Requiring reports on the review findings and action plans from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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2022-05-18
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Additional Information
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.
Print number: HR 6064
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Process start date: 2021-11-19
Voting date: 2022-05-18
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 217