The RAPID Claims Act goes before the House of Representatives

The RAPID Claims Act passed the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, part of The
Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act of 2010. If
passed, by the full House of Representatives, it will speed up processing of
veterans' disability claims.

The legislation will allow
veterans to bypass a lengthy claim development period by submitting a complete
claim that needs no further evidence. Additionally, it allows veterans to
notify the Department of Veterans Affairs that a fully developed claim is forthcoming.  If the VA determines the claim is ineligible to
be processed, the VA must notify the veteran what the claim is lacking.

Additionally, the VA must automatically include an appeal form, with all claim
decisions, so veterans who appeal decisions, do not have request the proper
form.

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