HR 5709 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Disability Fairness Act

Introduced 2008-04-03· Sponsored by Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(2008-06-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Disability Fairness Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in order to carry out the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) quality assurance program with respect to the administration of veterans' disability compensation, to ensure the accuracy and consistency across VA offices of the treatment of claims for disability compensation, including disability rating determinations and whether a disability is service-connected. Requires the Secretary to conduct reviews and audits, at least annually, to identify and correct any inaccuracies or inconsistencies in disability ratings and the adjudication of disability compensation claims by VA regional offices and employees responsible for such ratings or adjudications.…

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Cosponsors (18)

13 Democrats5 Republicans