Development of Certification Examination .—
The Secretary shall provide for an examination of appropriate employees and managers of the Veterans Benefits Administration who are responsible for processing claims for compensation and pension benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary.
In developing the examination required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
consult with appropriate individuals or entities, including examination development experts, interested stakeholders, and employee representatives; and
section 7731(c)(3) of this title consider the data gathered and produced under .
Employee and Manager Requirement .—
The Secretary shall require appropriate employees and managers of the Veterans Benefits Administration who are responsible for processing claims for compensation and pension benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary to take the examination provided under subsection (a).
Pub. L. 110–389, title II, § 225(a)(1)122 Stat. 4158(Added , , .)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Deadlines for Implementation
Pub. L. 110–389, title II, § 225(a)(3)122 Stat. 4158
“The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall—“(A) “(B)
, , , provided that:
section 7732A of title 38 develop an updated certification examination required under , United States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act []; and
begin administering such certification examination required under such section not later than 90 days after the date on which the development of such certification examination is complete.”