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Improved Veteran Exams: Only Licensed Professionals for Disability Assessments

This act ensures that medical examinations for veterans, which determine their benefits, are conducted exclusively by licensed healthcare professionals. This aims to enhance the quality and reliability of these assessments, potentially leading to fairer benefit determinations. Additionally, the act mandates annual reporting on the program, increasing transparency.
Key points
Veterans' disability exams will only be conducted by licensed healthcare professionals, aiming to improve accuracy and fairness.
The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit annual reports on the examination program, increasing oversight and transparency.
These changes are intended to ensure veterans receive accurate and fair assessments for their benefits.
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Print number: 117_S_2329
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BEST for Vets Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2329.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans' disability exams will only be conducted by licensed healthcare professionals, aiming to improve accuracy and fairness.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit annual reports on the examination program, increasing oversight and transparency.
  • These changes are intended to ensure veterans receive accurate and fair assessments for their benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Benefits Health