A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The bill aims to make permanent and codify a pilot program concerning the use of contract physicians for disability examinations. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes,' though these are not detailed in the provided text.

Q: What does MAKING PERMANENT AND CODIFYING PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF of A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to establish authority for the Under Secretary for Benefits to utilize contract physicians for medical disability examinations. Contract physicians performing these examinations must be eligible for appointment within the Veterans Health Administration and possess a current, unrestricted license to practice. The use of contract physicians is not subject to certain state licensure requirements, provided the examination aligns with the contract's authorized duties. Expenses related to these examinations, including travel and incidental costs, will be reimbursed from funds available for the general operating expenses of the Veterans Benefits Administration. The Secretary is required to establish a mechanism for contract physicians to transmit new and material medical evidence introduced by applicants during examinations. The pilot program established under section 504(a) of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 is terminated. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report to Congress within three years of the Act's enactment, assessing the impact of using contract physicians on the cost, timeliness, and thoroughness of medical disability examinations.

Last updated: 7/30/2025 · Introduced: 4/30/2025

Author: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

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This bill permanently authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to use contract physicians for medical disability examinations, replacing a previous pilot program.
Contract physicians must be qualified to work within the Veterans Health Administration and have appropriate licensure, with some state licensure requirements waived for examinations within their contract duties.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must report to Congress on the impact of using contract physicians on the cost, timeliness, and thoroughness of disability examinations.

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