HR 2377 112th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Administrative remedies Department of Veterans Affairs Disability assistance Veterans' pensions and compensation

RAPID Claims Act

Introduced: June 24, 2011 See on congress.gov

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Became law

Apr 18, 2012

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) .

Apr 18, 2012

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 29, 2012

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Jul 15, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Jun 24, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jun 24, 2011

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rating and Processing Individuals' Disability Claims Act or the RAPID Claims Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), if a veteran's claim is submitted that is determined to be a fully developed claim, to provide: (1) the claimant with the opportunity to waive any claim development period with respect to such claim, and (2) expeditious treatment of such claim.

Provides that: (1) if a person notifies the Secretary of the intention to submit a fully developed claim and does so within a one-year period thereafter, the Secretary shall provide expeditious treatment to the claim; and (2) if the Secretary determines that a claim submitted as fully developed is not fully developed, the Secretary shall notify such person within 30 days of the information and evidence required to fully develop the claim.

Requires the Secretary, when denying a benefit, to notify the claimant of any form or application required to appeal such decision.

What's happening now April 18, 2012

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) .

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