Bill · H.R. 555· House(119-HR-555)
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 2/20/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Wittman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act'', seeks to amend title 10 of the United States Code. It aims to include a single comprehensive disability examination as part of the required Department of Defense physical examination for members of the Armed Forces who are separating. The bill specifies that if a member has a condition that might make them eligible for benefits, the exam must be performed by a provider certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Furthermore, it requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a joint system for maintaining medical and personnel records. This new system would allow for data sharing between the two departments.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill secures more certain disability ratings and better data continuity for service members transitioning to veteran status.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill mandates that disability eligibility determinations made during DOD physicals are binding on the VA, ensuring more reliable benefit assignments.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill streamlines the disability examination process for separating service members through integrated medical record sharing.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Standardized Disability Determinations: Under Section 2, if a medical condition is discovered that could lead to disability compensation, the examination will be completed by a health care provider certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This ensures the provider is qualified to determine eligibility.
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Binding Disability Ratings: According to Section 2, an eligibility determination made during the physical examination will be binding on the Department of Veterans Affairs and used to assign a disability rating for the separating member.
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Improved Record Keeping and Data Sharing: As stated in Section 3, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense will jointly establish a system to maintain medical and personnel records. This system will provide for data sharing between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 2/20/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House