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H.R. 1435

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Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2007
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Committee
Latest Action · April 17, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
March 9, 2007
Cosponsors (19)
16D 3R
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Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a three-year pilot program to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct the pilot program with County Veterans Service Officers in California, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas; and (2) refer certain claims requiring further development to such Officers. Requires such Officers to: (1) act as claimant advocates in developing such claims; and (2) have access to client information contained in the VA's Benefits Delivery Network.

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