H.R. 1647 · 112th Congress
Veterans' Choice in Filing Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jon Runyan
- Introduced
- 2011-04-15
- Latest action
- 2011-05-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Summary
Veterans' Choice in Filing Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a two-year pilot program to permit a qualifying veteran filing a claim for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to submit such claim to any VA regional office. Includes as a qualifying veteran one who, except for the pilot program, would be required to submit such claim to one of five VA regional offices selected by the Secretary based on below-average performance.
Requires reports from the Secretary to Congress on: (1) the five below-average offices selected by the Secretary; and (2) the pilot program, including recommendations on the allocation of resources among the regional offices.