H.R. 3193 — Duty to Assist Veterans Act of 1999

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Duty to Assist Veterans Act of 1999 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to any veterans' benefits claim filed on or after July 14, 1999, to assist such claimant in developing information pertinent to a decision on the claim, including by informing the claimant of any medical or lay evidence needed and by providing a medical examination to determine the current disability of the veteran concerned.

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1999-11-02
Introduced in House
1999-11-02
Introduced in House
1999-11-02
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
1999-12-30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
2000-03-23
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Duty to Assist Veterans Act of 1999

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