Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 15, 2020)
Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to a member of the uniformed services regarding a denial for traumatic injury benefits under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to provide the member with (1) the reason for the denial, including a description of all the information upon which the denial is based; and (2) an explanation and citation of the applicable laws, regulations, or policies upon which the denial is based. Any undisclosed reason, information, or explanation is not usable by the VA as a basis to deny a subsequent review or appeal by an individual regarding a denial of a claim for benefits.
What just happenedSep 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 15, 2020
- Sep 15, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 15, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 15, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House