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Introduced
11/09/2017
11/09/2017
In Committee
11/09/2017
11/09/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act of 2017
AI Summary
This bill codifies the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assign a disability rating of total to a veteran by reason of unemployability. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary to assign a total disability rating to a veteran who is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to a service-connected disability or disabilities, and who meets certain criteria related to the severity of their service-connected disabilities. The bill also prohibits the Secretary from considering certain factors, such as the veteran's age or eligibility for retirement benefits, when making this determination. The bill requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to carry out its provisions within 180 days of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Maxine Waters (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Madeleine Bordallo (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Michael Capuano (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Sean Maloney (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 11/09/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4369/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4369/BILLS-115hr4369ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4369/BILLS-115hr4369ih.pdf.pdf |
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