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Improved Veteran Disability Exams: Licensed Professionals Only

This act ensures that medical disability examinations for veterans are conducted exclusively by licensed healthcare professionals. This aims to enhance the quality and reliability of these evaluations, leading to fairer processing of veteran benefit claims. Additionally, the act mandates annual reporting on the program, increasing transparency.
Key points
Veterans' disability examinations will only be conducted by licensed healthcare professionals, ensuring higher quality and reliability of assessments.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to report annually on the examination program, increasing oversight and transparency.
These changes aim to protect veterans' interests by providing access to professional and reliable medical evaluations.
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Print number: 118_HR_7434
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Process start date: 2024-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BEST for Vets Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7434.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans' disability examinations will only be conducted by licensed healthcare professionals, ensuring higher quality and reliability of assessments.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to report annually on the examination program, increasing oversight and transparency.
  • These changes aim to protect veterans' interests by providing access to professional and reliable medical evaluations.
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 Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Benefits Health