This bill authorizes additional health care professionals to perform medical disability examinations as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program. Currently, the pilot program authorizes physicians with current and unrestricted licenses to perform medical disability examinations on persons applying for VA benefits. Under the bill, the following contract health care professionals are authorized to perform such examinations if they meet licensure requirements: physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
Became Public Law No: 116-315.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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