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S. 1451

Introduced

Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

Introduced 5/21/2015•114th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-212.

9/16/2015 • Senate

Summary

Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay burial and funeral expenses, accrued benefits, dependency and indemnity compensation, and non-service connected disability or death pension amounts to a survivor of a veteran who has not filed a formal claim if the VA determines that the record contains sufficient evidence to establish the survivor's entitlement to such benefits.

Introduced in Senate • 5/21/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Cemeteries and funeralsDisability and paralysisVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Democrat • HI

Sponsored 5/21/2015

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 21, 2015

Committee Review

September 16, 2015

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-212.

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Introduced in Senate5/21/2015

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Current StatusIntroduced
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