S 4441
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve support for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) when filing claims for compensation. It directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide peer support specialists to offer counseling, guidance, and support to these veterans, but clarifies that these specialists cannot participate in the decision-making process for their claims. The bill also mandates that the VA provide annual training to peer support specialists and MST coordinators on handling MST-related claims and offers veterans the option to be referred to a MST trauma coordinator at a VA facility near their home.
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Angus S., Jr. King
Debbie Stabenow
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