II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 706 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2017 Mr. Franken introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment of medical evidence provided by non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical professionals in support of claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.