To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 20, 2013)
Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.
Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.
What just happenedMay 21, 2013
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 20, 2013
- May 21, 2013Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Apr 2, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Mar 20, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Mar 20, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 20, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House