MST Claims Coordination Act became law 271 days after introduction, with one cosponsor, a Republican
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 181 words.
MST Claims Coordination Act This act modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST). During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.
- Committees
- House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 6 of 42 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 692 words
- Subjects
- Assault and harassment offensesCrime victimsEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesMedical tests and diagnostic methods +5 more
- Latest action
- Dec 27, 2022: Became Public Law No: 117-303.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
The bill status record lists no related bills.