S. 3368 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain individuals to sign claims filed with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on behalf of claimants, and for other purposes.

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Authorizes the following individuals to sign veterans' benefits claims filed on behalf of a person who is under 18, mentally incompetent, or physically unable to sign: (1) a court-appointed representative or person responsible for care; or (2) in the case of an institutionalized person, the manager or principal officer of the institution.

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2010-05-13
Introduced in Senate
2010-05-13
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3720)
2010-05-13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)
2010-05-19
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-623.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain individuals to sign claims filed with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on behalf of claimants, and for other purposes.

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