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HR 6994 115th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Disability and paralysis Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Hospital care Michigan Military facilities and property Military personnel and dependents National Guard and reserves Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

Care for Veterans Act of 2018

Introduced: September 28, 2018 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Sep 28, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 28, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 28, 2018
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Care for Veterans Act of 2018

This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans that were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans who resided at Wurtsmith Air Force Base are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill.

The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to volatile organic compounds while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

What's happening now September 28, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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