114 HR 1379 IH: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2015-03-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1379 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes.

1.

Development of evidence by Board of Veterans’ Appeals

(a)

In general

Chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

7113.

Development of evidence

(a)

In general

If the Board determines that there is insufficient evidence to make a decision in a claimant’s appeal case, the Board shall take such steps as may be necessary to develop the evidence necessary to make a decision in the case. (b)

Prohibition on remands

The Board may not remand any appeal case to the Veterans Benefits Administration. (c)

Provision of access

The Secretary shall ensure that the Board has access to such information as may be necessary to develop evidence under subsection (a).

. (b)

Clerical amendment

The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7113. Development of evidence..