VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 25, 2013)
VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to make the service treatment records, personal records, unit records, and medical records (service records) of each member of the Armed Forces available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in an electronic format. Provides post-discharge or release timelines for such availability. Requires each service record provided to include a DOD certification of the record's completeness.
Deems such service record release a permitted disclosure under requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
What just happenedMay 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2013
- May 6, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Apr 25, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Apr 25, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2329)
- Apr 25, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 25, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House