S. 3368 · 111th Congress

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain individuals to sign claims filed with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on behalf of claimants, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2010-05-13
Latest action
2010-05-19 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-623.

Summary

Authorizes the following individuals to sign veterans' benefits claims filed on behalf of a person who is under 18, mentally incompetent, or physically unable to sign: (1) a court-appointed representative or person responsible for care; or (2) in the case of an institutionalized person, the manager or principal officer of the institution.