Stuck in Red Tape: How VA's Regulatory Policies Prevent Bad Paper Veterans from Accessing Critical Benefits


Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

Date: 07.08.20

Location: House Visitors Center 210

Presiding: Chair Elaine Luria

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs will meet in an open session to conduct a hybrid oversight hearing entitled, “Stuck in Red Tape: How VA's Regulatory Policies Prevent Bad Paper Veterans from Accessing Critical Benefits."

This hearing will be livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.

Witnesses: Panel 1

 

Ms. Laurine Carson

Deputy Executive Director of Policy and Procedures, Compensation Service

Veterans Benefits Administration

 

Accompanied by:

 

Mr. Garth G. Miller

Executive Director, Member Services

Veterans Health Administration

 

Panel 2

 

Ms. Dana Montalto

Attorney & Clinical Instructor, Veterans Legal Clinic

Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School

 

Ms. Maureen Siedor

Legal Director

Swords to Plowshares

 

Mr. Kristofer Goldsmith

Founder and President

High Ground Veterans Advocacy

 

 

Statements for the Record

Minority Veterans of America

National Organization of Veterans Advocates 

Vietnam Veterans of America