By enacting Section 8123 exempting procurement of prosthetic limbs from other laws, VA would have the ability to provide veterans with services and prosthetic devices needed to obtain a lifestyle similar to the one they lived pre-injury.

The VA has done--since this was initially introduced a Congress ago, the VA has done great work in moving forward, the ideas encapsulated in this.

I respectfully request your support of H.R. 2717 which will ensure that they are appropriately granted the title of an 'American World War II City.'

After closely working with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and the Disabled American Veterans last Congress, I have reintroduced H.R. 2377, The Rating and Processing Individuals' Disability (RAPID) Claims Act.

I believe this is a simple courtesy the VA could extend to our Nation's veterans to help them move through the appeals process more quickly.

I supported VA's decision to roll out this program nationwide, yet I wanted to see FDC become law with a few small changes.

A year ago, I reintroduced H.R. 2377, The Rating and Processing Individuals' Disability Claims Act, along with Representative Geoff Davis of Kentucky.

Today I rise to pay tribute to John Oliver, an outstanding American citizen who has shown commitment and service to his hometown of Plymouth, Indiana, our State, and our country. A native of Newcastle in the United Kingdom, 50 years ago…

I look forward to an honest discussion today on the VA's methodology, including mistakes and missteps.

Thank you, Chairman Johnson for holding this hearing.

It is essential that the lease process be as quick, fair, and transparent as possible.

Today's hearing will explore, in detail, issues surrounding the major medical facility lease for expanding the community-based outpatient clinic in Savannah, Georgia.