Bill · S. 812· Senate(119-S-812)

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Age: 74 years

Florida

Introduced: 3/3/2025
Last activity: 3/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsored by: Rick Scott
Cosponsors: - 5 - 3

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans can access physical copies of specific reimbursement forms. It requires that these forms be available by mail upon request or at any Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility. Additionally, the bill allows veterans to submit these forms in person or by mail to said facilities. The bill mandates that medical facilities evaluate and process any claims associated with the submitted forms. The specific form addressed is Department of Veterans Affairs Form 10-3452 or its successor.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides veterans with more flexible and guaranteed methods to request and submit forms for travel expense reimbursements.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill improves access to travel expense reimbursements by ensuring veterans can obtain and submit physical copies of required forms via mail or in person at medical facilities.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill facilitates the easier administration and processing of travel expense reimbursement claims for veterans.