HR 4889 · 98th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to add the disease lupus erythematosis to the list of chronic diseases that are considered to be service connected for purposes of veterans' benefits if occurring within one year from the date of a veteran's separation from service.

Introduced 1984-02-22· Sponsored by Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1984-02-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Includes lupus erythematosus among the chronic diseases considered to be service-connected for purposes of veterans' benefits if it manifests itself to a degree of ten percent or more within one year of separation from service.…

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