Sponsored By: Senator Jim Banks
Introduced
A single digital system for caregiver applications modernizes how the VA shares application files across its health and appeals offices. The bill also standardizes training for staff and defines caregiver stipend entitlement if a veteran dies while an appeal is pending.
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If enacted, a family caregiver could receive the monthly personal caregiver stipend they were entitled to on the date an eligible veteran died while a related VA appeal was pending. Entitlement and the amount would be based on the records as of the date of death. The VA could pay amounts that were due but unpaid on that date.
If enacted, the VA would have to build one digital system where staff can see each caregiver application and all attached documents. The Secretary would be required to consider lessons from the Veterans Benefits Management System. The Secretary would also consider whether other VHA programs could use a single system.
If enacted, the VA would require any VHA employee who evaluates caregiver appeals to get the same guidance and training as higher-level adjudicators. The Secretary would have to consider best practices used to standardize disability compensation training.
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Jim Banks
IN • R
Angus King
ME • I
Sponsored 6/12/2025
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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