H.R. 3854
Directs automation for veterans claims processing
Tells the Department of Veterans Affairs to plan and use automation tools in processing veterans' claims and benefits, including letters and document labeling.
- The department must give Congress a plan for a tool to help process claims
- Within one year, pension and survivor benefit offices must have a tool that helps write claim letters
- Claims processors must be told about child dependency payment increases and education aid to veterans' children
- The department must plan to correctly label documents uploaded to its benefits management system
Passed the House · Senate's turn