Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 24, 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. The bill also requires the VA to provide each favorable finding, which shall be binding on all subsequent reviews or appeals of the denial unless clear and convincing evidence is provided to rebut the finding.
What just happenedNov 24, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 24, 2020
- Nov 24, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Nov 24, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 24, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House