HR 5438 · 106th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to add Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents.

Introduced 2000-10-11· Sponsored by Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.(2000-12-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Includes diabetes mellitus (type 2) among the diseases presumed to be service-connected, and therefore compensable under veterans' disability compensation, for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats