HR 6732
110th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Conflicts and wars
Military operations and strategy
Veterans' pensions and compensation
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
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 31, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 31, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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