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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Social Security Services for Veterans
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing to review how the Social Security Administration (SSA) processes disability claims for veterans and its efforts to hire veterans. The discussion focused on using technology to speed up claims and the agency's performance in supporting those who have served in the military.
This hearing examines the efficiency of the Social Security disability claims process for veterans, which directly impacts the speed at which wounded warriors and other veterans receive earned benefits.
Who It Affects
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Veterans
Veterans applying for Social Security disability benefits are subject to the processing times and technological systems discussed in the hearing.
Social Security Administration
The agency is responsible for implementing the disability claims processes and hiring policies reviewed by the subcommittee.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 7, 2018, before the House Subcommittee on Social Security.
- The SSA is currently utilizing electronic health records from the VA and DOD to expedite disability claim decisions.
- The subcommittee reviewed the SSA's internal hiring practices regarding the employment of military veterans.
- Chairman Sam Johnson noted that there is a significant backlog in disability hearings that the SSA needs to address.
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- The hearing included testimony from Gina Clemons, Associate Commissioner of the Office of Disability Policy.
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Integration of Federal Health Records
The SSA is actively shifting toward using inter-agency electronic health records (VA/DOD) to reduce processing times for disability claims.
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