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H.R. 975 (113th)

Servicemember Mental Health Review Act

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Introduced

5 March 2013

Last action

26 March 2013 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Barber, Ron [D-AZ-2], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

3 December 2025

Defence

Summary

Servicemember Mental Health Review Act - Extends through 2014 (under current law, through 2009) the authority of the Physical Disability Board of Review (Board) to review the disability determinations of individuals who, since September 11, 2001, are separated from the Armed Forces due to unfitness for duty because of a mental condition with a disability rating of 20% or less and are found to be ineligible for retirement. Adds to those eligible for such review individuals who, before December 31, 2014, are separated due to unfitness because of a mental condition not amounting to disability, including separation based on a personality or adjustment disorder. Requires the Board to: (1) review, upon request, the findings and decisions of the appropriate physical evaluation board with respect to such latter individuals; and (2) include as Board members at least one licensed psychologist and one licensed psychiatrist who have had no fiduciary relationship to the Department of Defense (DOD) since December 31, 2001. Allows the Board to review disability determinations of non-requesting individuals, after obtaining their consent. Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to correct the military records of individuals in accordance with Board recommendations, unless such Secretary finds that the Board has made a clearly erroneous recommendation. Requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure that eligible individuals receive notification of their right to a separation review by the Board, including the right to obtain counsel.

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Timeline

  1. 5 March 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 March 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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