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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 14, 2015
Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Improvement Act of 2015
Allows a veteran to pursue a course of education and training as part of a rehabilitation program only if the course is approved under Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation requirements.
Makes veterans enrolled in a VA vocational rehabilitation program eligible for VA specially adapted housing.
Bars dual eligibility for home adaptation services.
Authorizes the VA to prioritize vocational rehabilitation services based on need and upon consideration of disability ratings, the severity of employment handicaps, qualification for a program of independent living, income, and other appropriate factors.
Directs the VA to reduce information technology redundancy and inefficiencies in the rehabilitation claims process.
People & committees
Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] · R–OH
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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