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HR 6732 110th Congress House

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purposes of service-connection of disabilities.

Introduced: July 31, 2008 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Conflicts and warsMilitary operations and strategyVeterans' pensions and compensation
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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 Latest action July 31, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Defines "combat with the enemy," for purposes of proof of service-connection for veterans' disability compensation, as service on active duty: (1) in a theater of combat operations during a period of war; or (2) in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 31, 2008
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 31, 2008
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 31, 2008
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6732: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purposes of service-connection of disabilities.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6732/
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"H.R. 6732: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purposes of service-connection of disabilities.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6732/.
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H.R. 6732, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6732/.
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[H.R. 6732: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purposes of service-connection of disabilities.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6732/)
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