Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to a member of the uniformed services regarding a denial for traumatic injury benefits under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to provide the member with (1) the reason for the denial, including a description of all the information upon which the denial is based; and (2) an explanation and citation of the applicable laws, regulations, or policies upon which the denial is based. Any undisclosed reason, information, or explanation is not usable by the VA as a basis to deny a subsequent review or appeal by an individual regarding a denial of a claim for benefits.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-15 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2020-09-15 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |