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Introduced
10/31/2017
10/31/2017
In Committee
10/31/2017
10/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017 This bill provides a presumption of herbicide exposure as the service-connected cause of certain diseases notwithstanding that there is no evidentiary record of any such disease during a veteran's service period. The bill defines a "veteran" for purposes of this bill as an individual who, during active military, naval, or air service, served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone during the period beginning on September 1, 1967, and ending on August 31, 1971. The bill specifies such a disease as: (1) a listed disease that becomes manifest, or (2) any additional disease that the Department of Veterans Affairs determines warrants a presumption of service-connection by reason of a positive association with herbicide exposure and that manifests itself within a prescribed period.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017, provides a presumption of herbicide exposure as the service-connected cause of certain diseases for veterans who served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) during the period of September 1, 1967, to August 31, 1971. Specifically, the bill establishes that any disease listed as associated with herbicide exposure, or any additional disease determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be positively associated with herbicide exposure and manifesting within a prescribed period, shall be considered service-connected for these veterans, even if there is no record of the disease during their service. This simplifies the process for these veterans to receive benefits and care related to herbicide-associated conditions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Jerry Moran (R)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Angus King (I),
Joe Manchin (I),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing (14:30 2/7/2018 SR-418) (on 02/07/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2038/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2038/BILLS-115s2038is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2038/BILLS-115s2038is.pdf.pdf |
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