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Permanent Disability Exams for Veterans by Contract Physicians

This bill makes permanent a pilot program allowing contract physicians to conduct disability examinations for veterans. This means veterans applying for disability benefits can be examined by external doctors, potentially speeding up the process and reducing wait times. These doctors can practice in any state, regardless of where they obtained their license, provided they meet specific requirements.
Key points
Veterans applying for disability benefits can now be examined by non-Department doctors, potentially speeding up the process.
Contract physicians can conduct examinations in any state, increasing service accessibility.
The Department must establish a way for new medical evidence from veterans to be submitted during exams.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1533
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2025-04-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1533.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans applying for disability benefits can now be examined by non-Department doctors, potentially speeding up the process.
  • Contract physicians can conduct examinations in any state, increasing service accessibility.
  • The Department must establish a way for new medical evidence from veterans to be submitted during exams.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Benefits Health