HR 4786 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend chapter 11, title 38, United States Code, to provide a statutory compensable rating of not less than 10 per cent for any veteran who was a prisoner of war.

Introduced 1973-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Grasso, Ella T. [D-CT-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
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.(1973-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that any veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been held as a prioner of war or was detained by an enemy agent of the United States shall be deemed to have suffered permanent disability and to be entitled to a disability rating of not less than 10 percent following such service. Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs after considering all factors he deems appropriate to make disability ratings under this Act. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 363)…

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