HR 3740 · 102th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To restore reductions in veterans benefits made by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, to modify the final allowances for veterans, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1991-11-07· Sponsored by Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2]· House

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1991-11-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Repeals a Federal provision prohibiting the payment of any disability compensation to an incompetent veteran having neither spouse, child, nor dependent parent until the value of such veteran's estate is reduced to less than $10,000. Presumes a veteran to be permanently and totally disabled if such person is 65 years of age or older or becomes unemployable after age 65. Restores the full permitted monthly pension (currently limited to $90) for veterans having neither spouse nor child and receiving Medicaid-covered nursing home care. Provides that the remarriage of a surviving spouse of a veteran shall not eliminate the right of such former spouse to survivors' benefits if the remarriage is terminated or dissolved by a divorce court unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines that the divorce was secured through fraud or collusion by the surviving spouse. Provides the same restoration of survivors' benefits eligibility for a veteran's child who marries when such marriage is later terminated or properly dissolved without fraud or collusion. Repeals a Federal provision requiring a minimum copayment for medication received for a non-service-connected disability by a veteran wit…

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Cosponsors (13)

9 Democrats4 Republicans