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H.R. 9020

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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters.
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Committee
Latest Action · December 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
December 17, 2020
Cosponsors (5)
3D 2R
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Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to set forth criteria (1) for the priority processing of claims related to compensation for service-connected disability for certain veterans (e.g., veterans affected by homelessness or major disasters), and (2) to establish flexible evidence requirements for veterans who are unable to meet ordinary evidence requirements for such priority claims due to a major disaster.

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