To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a certain form by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
This bill (HR 5697) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure veterans can obtain a physical copy of VA Form 10-3452 (used for travel expense reimbursement claims) either by mail upon request or in person at any VA medical facility. It directly affects veterans who need to submit claims for travel costs related to VA medical appointments under 38 U.S.C. §111. The key provision mandates that VA facilities must accept and process these physical forms submitted at their locations, eliminating the need for veterans to obtain digital copies only. This change simplifies access to the required form for veterans seeking reimbursement, making the submission process more straightforward.
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Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 26, 2023
Last action Oct 4, 2023
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Oct 4, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 26, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 26, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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