This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 41-610.03, which establishes a veteran claims pilot program within the Department of Veterans' Services. The program aims to enhance the claims development process through the use of a claims development technology system that will conduct comprehensive digital reviews of veterans' records, identify service-connected conditions, and produce complete claim packets for submission to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also outlines the integration of the program with existing veteran services and mandates the establishment of a control group for evaluation purposes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training program users, ensuring veterans retain access to traditional services, and maintaining data privacy. It requires the Department to evaluate the program's effectiveness based on specific performance indicators and submit a report by July 1, 2027, detailing program activities, comparisons with a control group, fiscal impacts, and recommendations for the program's future. The bill also appropriates funds for the program and specifies that the new section will be repealed after June 30, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-610.03