By Tucson Standard |
Oct 12, 2023
U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) have introduced legislation to expand the pool of providers eligible to conduct disability exams for veterans across state lines. The legislation, titled the Veterans Exam Expansion Act, aims to improve access to disability benefits for veterans by allowing dentists, podiatrists, and optometrists to perform these exams. Rep. Ciscomani, who represents a district with over 70,000 veterans, highlighted the challenges faced by veterans in receiving their benefits and emphasized the need for...