HR 2982 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis developing a 10 percent or more degree of disability within 7 years after separation from active service during a period of war shall be presumed to be service connected.

Introduced 1973-01-26· Sponsored by Rep. Dorn, William Jennings Bryan [D-SC-3]· House

Bill Progress

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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 House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1973-01-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis developing a 10 percent or more degree of disability within seven years after a veteran's separation from active service during a period of war shall be presumed to be service-connected. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 312 (4))…

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