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VA opposes efforts to reinstate 48-hour review process for claims

July 16, 2020

Senate Democrats introduced legislation in May to reinstate the practice. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced a companion bill in the House this week. Under the legislation, veterans service organizations, as well as attorneys and claims agents, would be permitted to review decisions before they are final.

After Thursday's discussion, the bill will go to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration.

Allred, as well as Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., and representatives from VFW, Disabled American Veterans and the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates argued Thursday in favor of reinstating the 48-hour review.