Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
Legislative, oversight, and investigative jurisdiction over compensation; general and special pensions of all the wars of the United States.
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The full committee organized on January 22nd and holds its first hearing on February 26th.
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VA Mental Health Care Examined at Hearing
Feb 13, 2013
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing today on the mental health care services provided to veterans. The hearing examined a broad range of issues, including veteran suicide, providing timely access and quality care, and the progress VA has made in a variety of areas concerning mental health.
Ranking Member Michaud Reacts to SOTU Address
Feb 12, 2013
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Mike Michaud (Maine-02), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement on the President’s intention to reduce the number of U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan: “As the war winds down, more of our men and women will take off the uniform and seek VA services. As such, we must recommit ourselves as a nation to ensuring all who’ve served and sacrificed receive the support they need here at home...
Senate and House Veterans’ Committee Leaders Fault VA and DoD on Integrated Health Record System
Feb 6, 2013
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs today faulted the Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs for backing off plans to create a single computer system to integrate electronic medical records for troops and veterans.
The Honorable Mike Michaud