Latta leads legislation to ensure timely notification of VA disability claims

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Congressman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, re-introduced the Veterans Right to Expediency Act to ensure
veterans are informed of the outcome of their disability claims in a timely manner.
“The United States is fortunate to have the bravest men and women serving in our Armed Forces” Latta
said. “When our service-members return home, we must do all we can to help them receive the benefits and
treatment that they have earned. That’s why I re-introduced the Veterans Right to Expediency Act to
guarantee that our nation’s veterans receive notice of the result of their disability claims in a timely
manner. It is unacceptable for a veteran to be unable to appeal a claim decision because they never
received it. This legislation will help veterans receive notification of the outcome of their claim in a
quicker and more reliable way, which will enable them to appeal the decision in a timely manner if they
so choose.”
Latta hosts Veterans Advisory Group meetings where many veterans have expressed concern that delayed
delivery of notifications was causing them to miss the window to submit an appeal.
According to members of the Veterans Advisory Group, the Department of Veterans Affairs stated delays
with the United State Postal Service resulted in delivery issues. The Veterans Right to Expediency Act
would require that all VA denial of claims for benefits notices be delivered by certified mail.
Latta has introduced similar legislation in previous Congresses.

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