HR 1379 · 114th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans' Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2015-03-16· Sponsored by Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]· House

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Latest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .(2015-07-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Board of Veterans' Appeals, upon determining that there is insufficient evidence to make a decision in a claimant's appeal case, to take such steps as necessary to develop the evidence needed to make a decision. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the Board has access to such information as may be necessary to develop such evidence. Prohibits the Board from remanding any appeal case to the Veterans Benefits Administration.…

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