"I am proud to have introduced my bill, H.R. 5559, the Protecting Veterans Claim Options Act."
"This process violates every veteran's right to continue the pursuit of VA benefit claim."
"My bill would ensure that no veteran has to jump through hoops in the claims process."
"How do you think my bill would ensure that the veterans receive a decision on their VA claim that they can then appeal?"
"It was not working."
"Like any legislation, once we put it in place and then we start implementing, we see how different agencies, it is not doing everything that we want."
"They do not file Appeals Court to prolong their claim. They are wanting to get their claims taken care of."
"Please, do not make these veterans wait any longer. I am with you, sir."
"Delaying reimbursement of misused benefits to this underserved population through unnecessary negligence determinations is unacceptable."
"I once again thank my friend, Rep. Ciscomani, Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member Pappas, Chairman Bost, and Ranking Member Takano for considering this legislation during this legislative hearing."
"As a veteran who served for this Nation for over 26 years, I know how important the GI Bill is for opening doors for transitioning service members to become productive members of society following the..."
"Mr. Ciscomani's proposal would address these concerns head on for student veterans who take summer courses."