HR 2473 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Pension Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1977-01-26)
Plain Language Summary
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Veterans' Pension Act - Reduces the number of items excluded in the determination of income for veterans who have a non-service-connected disability. Sets flat pension rates for specified categories of such veterans and also for widows and children of Mexican border period, World War I, World War II, Korean conflict or Vietnam era veterans. Provides for continuance, even though income status changes, of amount paid to veterans with a permanent and total disability rating or who are in need of regular care and attendance. Requires cost-of-living increases in the rates payable to persons affected by this Act.…
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