To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans' Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 16, 2015)
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.
What just happenedJul 9, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 16, 2015
- Jul 9, 2015Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Jul 9, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Apr 14, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Mar 27, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Mar 16, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 16, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 16, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House