HR 1681 · 108th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Claims Continuation Act

Introduced 2003-04-09· 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: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.(2003-11-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Claims Continuation Act - Authorizes the substitution of any of the following parties in the case of a veteran's claim for benefits provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs when the original claimant dies while the claim is pending: (1) the surviving spouse; (2) any surviving child at least 21 years of age; (3) a surviving parent; (4) the legal representative of the deceased claimant's estate; or (5) the next of kin of the veteran. Authorizes: (1) the payment of accrued benefits in the case of deaths occurring before the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the substitution of the above eligible parties in cases pending before a U.S. Circuit Court or the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat