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117th Congress · House

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.

Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses · Congressional oversight · Crime victims · Government studies and investigations · Health care quality · Medical tests and diagnostic methods · Mental health · Sex offenses

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires VA (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering.
  • House passed it on May 18, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a comprehensive review of VA medical examinations provided to individuals who submit claims for compensation for a service-connected disability related to military sexual trauma. Specifically, NASEM must review VA examinations that are provided for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma and are conducted to assess the impairments of individuals arising from such trauma. NASEM must report on its review, and the VA must report on its plans to implement actions based on NASEM's findings and recommendations.

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