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Yes: 417 • No: 0
117-hr-7335117th CongressWALLET
MST Claims Coordination Act
Sponsored By: Representative Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Became Law
Summary
Coordinated VA response to military sexual trauma (MST). The law requires the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Health Administration to coordinate information and give veterans resource materials during MST compensation claims.
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- Veterans filing MST-related compensation claims receive outreach letters and resource materials during or immediately after each covered event and with each covered document. Materials include Veterans Crisis Line information, how to make a mental health appointment, VHA MST coordinators, mental health providers trained in MST issues, and peer support specialists. Materials may be provided electronically.
- If a veteran is enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system and consents, the Veterans Benefits Administration must automatically notify the Veterans Health Administration shortly before the veteran participates in a covered event or receives a covered document.
- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must implement this coordinated notification and material-sharing system within 18 months.
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Coordinated help for military sexual trauma claims
The law strengthens support during VA claims tied to military sexual trauma (MST). When you elect to get them, VA provides outreach letters, the Veterans Crisis Line, steps to book a mental health visit, and other MST resources during or right after each exam or hearing, and with each decision letter. If you are enrolled in VA health care and you consent, VA also alerts its health officials shortly before your exam, hearing, or when a decision is sent. Covered events include medical exams and Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearings. Materials can be sent electronically. VA must put this system in place no later than 18 months after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 4/14/2022
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 5/18/2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 417 • No: 0