S 2786
Unlawful Turn-Aways Act of 2021
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The Unlawful Turn-Aways Act of 2021 aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ handling of veterans discharged under conditions other than honorable or dishonorable. It focuses on increasing training for VA employees, ensuring proper notification to eligible veterans, and addressing past instances of unlawful denials of benefits. The bill also seeks to simplify eligibility standards, expand access to Veterans Justice Outreach Program services, and modify counseling eligibility requirements for military sexual trauma survivors. Finally, it mandates outreach and a study regarding veterans discharged due to the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy.
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