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Disability Exam for Service Members
Recent Bills/Disability Exam for Service Members

Disability Exam for Service Members

IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsPersonnel recordsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation
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Why This Matters

This bill aims to ensure that service members receive a thorough disability examination when they leave the military, which helps determine their eligibility for benefits. It also improves the sharing of medical records between military and veterans' services.

If you are a service member leaving the military, you will get a better assessment for disability benefits.
Who this affects
Service members · Veterans
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires a comprehensive disability examination for service members leaving the military.
  2. 2The examination must be done by a certified health care provider for disability eligibility.
  3. 3If a condition is found, a certified provider must complete the exam to determine benefits.
  4. 4The results of this examination will be binding for disability ratings from the Veterans Affairs.
  5. 5The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs will share medical records for better care.
Read the detailed summary

Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act This bill addresses the sharing of medical information and disability examination procedures between the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA). It requires that if a member of the Armed Forces who is required to receive a physical examination upon separation from active duty has or is believed to have a medical condition that may make the member eligible for veterans' disability compensation and benefits, the examination must be performed by a VA-certified health care provider. If the condition is discovered during the physical examination and the examining health care provider is not VA-certified, the examination must be completed by a VA-certified provider. An eligibility determination made as part of such an examination shall be binding on the VA and be used as the basis for assigning the member's disability rating. The VA and DOD shall jointly establish a system to share data and maintain the medical and personnel records of Armed Forces members and veterans.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 16, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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