HR 6165
Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) processes claims for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disability compensation. It requires the VA to update and standardize training for claims processors, ensuring they receive annual training on identifying and verifying PTSD stressors. The VA must also regularly analyze training needs and conduct studies to guide the national training program and update its procedural guidance to ensure claims processors have the best resources available.
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Doug Lamborn
Ken Buck
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