This bill proposes to establish a Veteran Claims Pilot Program within the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) to enhance the efficiency of claims processing for veterans. The program will utilize claims development technology systems to conduct comprehensive digital reviews of veterans' medical and personnel records, identify service-connected conditions, map these conditions to federal criteria, and produce complete claim packets for submission to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also mandates the integration of this program with existing veteran service organizations and requires the establishment of a control group for evaluation purposes.

Additionally, the bill appropriates an unspecified amount from the state General Fund for the program and exempts this appropriation from lapsing. It outlines specific performance indicators for evaluating the program's effectiveness, such as approval rates for claims and veteran satisfaction. The program is set to be repealed after June 30, 2027, and requires ADVS to submit a report detailing program activities, comparisons with the control group, fiscal impacts, and recommendations for future actions to various government officials by that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-610.03