To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that the estate of a deceased veteran may receive certain accrued benefits upon the death of the veteran, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 26, 2014)
Provides for the payment of certain accrued benefits to the estate of a deceased veteran upon the veteran's death.
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay to the estate of Shelton Hickerson, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, the amount that the Secretary awarded to Hickerson upon his death but that was not payable to any survivor, or to the estate, of Hickerson.
What just happenedMar 7, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2014
- Mar 7, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Feb 26, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Feb 26, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 26, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House