H.R. 7287
Referred to CommitteeTo clarify the licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
9/16/2020 • House
Summary
This bill authorizes additional health care professionals to perform medical disability examinations as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program. Currently, the pilot program authorizes physicians with current and unrestricted licenses to perform medical disability examinations on persons applying for VA benefits. Under the bill, the following contract health care professionals are authorized to perform such examinations if they meet licensure requirements: physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.
Introduced in House • 6/22/2020
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Originated in the House
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June 22, 2020
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July 23, 2020
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Related Bills (4)
H.R. 7952
Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
S. 4511
Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
H.R. 7105
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020
S. 4365
A bill to clarify licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.