To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2016)
This bill states that the effective date for an award of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits for a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida is the date of the child's birth.
This amendment shall be effective as if included in the Agent Orange Benefits Act.
(Under current law the effective date for the provision of such benefits is January, 1, 1997 [but not before receipt of the application for benefits]. This bill thus provides "retroactive" benefits eligibility for children born before January 1, 1997.)
What just happenedMay 16, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2016
- May 16, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 16, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 16, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House