H.R. 1681 · 108th Congress
Veterans Claims Continuation Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lane Evans
- Introduced
- 2003-04-09
- Latest action
- 2003-11-04 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
Summary
Veterans Claims Continuation Act - Authorizes the substitution of any of the following parties in the case of a veteran's claim for benefits provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs when the original claimant dies while the claim is pending: (1) the surviving spouse; (2) any surviving child at least 21 years of age; (3) a surviving parent; (4) the legal representative of the deceased claimant's estate; or (5) the next of kin of the veteran. Authorizes: (1) the payment of accrued benefits in the case of deaths occurring before the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the substitution of the above eligible parties in cases pending before a U.S. Circuit Court or the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.