United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 228 — Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include a single comprehensive disability examination as part of the required Department of Defense physical examination for separating members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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The bill adds provisions for a comprehensive disability examination as part of the required physical examination for separating members of the Armed Forces.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 1145(a)(5)

    (E) If a member of the armed forces who is required to receive a physical examination under subparagraph (A) has or is believed to have a medical condition that will or may make the member eligible for disability compensation and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the physical examination shall be performed by a health care provider who is certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine such eligibility. If such a condition is discovered during the physical examination and the health care provider performing the examination is not certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the examination shall be completed by a health care provider certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

    This addition requires the physical examination to include a comprehensive assessment for potential disability eligibility by a certified health care provider.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 1145(a)(5)

    (F) An eligibility determination made as part of a physical examination under subparagraph (C) shall be binding on the Department of Veterans Affairs and be used as the basis for assigning a disability rating for the separating member.

    This provision mandates that disability determinations from physical examinations will be recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs in rating disabilities.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 228 do?
To amend title 10, United States Code, to include a single comprehensive disability examination as part of the required Department of Defense physical examination for separating members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 228?
HR 228 is sponsored by Wittman, Robert J. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 228?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 228?
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