Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 2513. I thank my friend, Representative Luttrell, the chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, for leading the House companion to this important bill. This legislation would make vital improvements for veterans and survivors who are navigating a VA disability claims and appeals process. Both Representative Luttrell and I have gone through the disability claims process, and we have seen firsthand how challenging it is. S. 2513, and Mr. Luttrell's companion bill, would streamline the VA claims process and make it easier for veterans to access the benefits they have earned. This bill would require VA to publish disability compensation exam questionnaires on VA's website so that healthcare professionals can properly complete exams for veterans seeking disability benefits. It would also ensure that contracted examiners communicate with veterans' representatives when scheduling disability compensation exams. S. 2513 also includes Representative Ciscomani's companion proposal to create a new internship program at the VA Board of Veterans' Appeals. This program would encourage law school graduates to join the fight for veterans and improve hiring at VA. Finally, this bill includes Representative Self's companion proposal to ensure that the U.S.…”