HR 1647 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans' Choice in Filing Act of 2011
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(2011-05-03)
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Veterans' Choice in Filing Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a two-year pilot program to permit a qualifying veteran filing a claim for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to submit such claim to any VA regional office. Includes as a qualifying veteran one who, except for the pilot program, would be required to submit such claim to one of five VA regional offices selected by the Secretary based on below-average performance. Requires reports from the Secretary to Congress on: (1) the five below-average offices selected by the Secretary; and (2) the pilot program, including recommendations on the allocation of resources among the regional offices.…
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