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H.R.1484 Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jun 06, 2011 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Veterans' Affairs

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  • Committee Assignment: House Veterans' Affairs - Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

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  • Committee Assignment: Senate Veterans' Affairs

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on May 31, 2011, with a roll call of 419 ayes, 1 nays, and 11 not voting.

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    • Dr. Dan: “Senate Refuses to Simplify Appeals Process for Veterans” - May 31, 2012 by admin_dbenishek - Traverse City— Dr. Dan Benishek issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of his vote for H.R. 1484 “Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011,” a bill that speeds up the appeals process for ...

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      As noted by admin_dbenishek on May 31, 2012, "Traverse City— Dr. Dan Benishek issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of his vote for H.R. 1484 “Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011,” a bill that speeds up the appeals process for ..." (/url?q=http://www.benishek2012.com/2012/05/dr-dan-senate-refuses-to-simplify-appeals-process-for-veterans/&sa=U&ei=NsIWUPLSF4Po9ASyqIGICw&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEyxwQrUD5qD5XviNfrntLQH8wKhA)
    • Dr. Dan: “Senate Refuses to Simplify Appeals Process for Veterans” - May 31, 2012 by admin_dbenishek - Traverse City— Dr. Dan Benishek issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of his vote for H.R. 1484 “Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011,” a bill that speeds up the appeals process for ...

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      As noted by admin_dbenishek on May 31, 2012, "Traverse City— Dr. Dan Benishek issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of his vote for H.R. 1484 “Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011,” a bill that speeds up the appeals process for ..." (/url?q=http://www.benishek2012.com/2012/05/dr-dan-senate-refuses-to-simplify-appeals-process-for-veterans/&sa=U&ei=HyYTUISCFYac8QSo3YDgDA&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNGsDCIGcrDcAApm4vBx0qP-02o7Pw)
    • Dr. Dan: “Senate Refuses to Simplify Appeals Process for Veterans” - May 31, 2012 by admin_dbenishek - Traverse City— Dr. Dan Benishek issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of his vote for H.R. 1484 “Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011,” a bill that speeds up the appeals process for ...

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      As noted by admin_dbenishek on May 31, 2012, "Traverse City— Dr. Dan Benishek issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of his vote for H.R. 1484 “Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011,” a bill that speeds up the appeals process for ..." (/url?q=http://www.benishek2012.com/2012/05/dr-dan-senate-refuses-to-simplify-appeals-process-for-veterans/&sa=U&ei=y78RUPGEIoKS9QS7y4DwDw&ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNFP05QDaopta0TJytvGEgmsbPV7nA)

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    • How they voted (June 5) - June 04, 2011 by Las Cruces Sun-News - •HR 1484 Veterans Appeal Improvement Act (passed 419-1): Steve Pearce, yes; Martin Heinrich, yes; Ben Ray Lujan, yes. •S 1082 Small Business Additional Temporary Extension Act (passed 387-33): Pearce, yes; Heinrich, yes; Lujan, yes. ...

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      As noted by Las Cruces Sun-News on June 04, 2011, " •HR 1484 Veterans Appeal Improvement Act (passed 419-1): Steve Pearce, yes; Martin Heinrich, yes; Ben Ray Lujan, yes. •S 1082 Small Business Additional Temporary Extension Act (passed 387-33): Pearce, yes; Heinrich, yes; Lujan, yes. ... " (http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_18208800)
    • How they voted - June 04, 2011 by Post-Tribune - VETERANS' CLAIMS APPEALS: The House passed the Veterans Appeals Improvement Act (HR 1484), sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. The bill would direct the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the Department of Veterans Affairs to directly consider evide

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      As noted by Post-Tribune on June 04, 2011, " VETERANS' CLAIMS APPEALS: The House passed the Veterans Appeals Improvement Act (HR 1484), sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. The bill would direct the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the Department of Veterans Affairs to directly consider evide" (http://posttrib.suntimes.com/news/5768986-418/how-they-voted.html)
    • Recouping Sick Leave - June 02, 2011 by GovExec.com - The legislation (HR 1484) would allow vets to keep their place in the process log when they submit more information for their claim. Current rules require the Veterans Affairs Department to send a vet's claim back to the original regional office if ..

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      As noted by GovExec.com on June 02, 2011, " The legislation (HR 1484) would allow vets to keep their place in the process log when they submit more information for their claim. Current rules require the Veterans Affairs Department to send a vet's claim back to the original regional office if .." (http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?filepath=/dailyfed/0611/060211pb.htm)
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