HR 5136 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend section 110 of title 38, United States Code, to liberalize the standard for preservation of disability evaluations for compensation purposes.

Introduced 1979-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]· 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.(1979-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Repeals the provision requiring the preservation of total disability ratings for compensation purposes. Reduces from 20 to five years the period after which a rating cannot be reduced for pension and insurance purposes.…

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