Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

This bill changes how military members get medical exams when they leave active duty. If someone leaving the military has or might have a medical condition that could qualify them for veterans' disability benefits, their separation exam must be done by a doctor certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs. If a non-VA-certified doctor finds such a condition during the exam, a VA-certified doctor must complete it. The VA must accept the results of these exams and use them to determine the person's disability rating. The bill also requires the VA and Defense Department to create a shared system for keeping medical and personnel records.

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