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Committee reports bill on third‑party providers of veterans disability assistance after laying over fee amendment
Summary
A bill establishing parameters for third‑party organizations that assist veterans with disability determinations was reported as do‑pass by the committee, 8-0. An amendment that would have allowed a veteran to waive free services and pay upfront fees was laid over after sponsors agreed to continue discussions.
The House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee reported a bill 8-0 that would establish parameters for third‑party organizations that provide paid assistance to veterans seeking disability determinations, Representative Duell said when presenting the bill.
Representative Duell described the bill’s objective as setting standards for organizations that help veterans determine disability eligibility. An amendment filed the morning of the hearing, submitted by…
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