HR 1749 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase from one year to seven years the period after a veteran is separated from military service during which development of Parkinson's disease will be presumed to be service-connected.

Introduced 1981-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1981-02-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that Parkinson's disease developing a ten percent or more degree of disability within seven years after separation from active wartime service shall be presumed to be service connected for purposes of veterans' disability compensation.…

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