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S.1391: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma,
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced July 20, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 27, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept as proof of service-connection of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) alleged to have been incurred in or aggravated by active military service a diagnosis of PTSD by a mental health professional, together with written testimony by the veteran and a written determination by the professional that such disorder is related to the veteran's service, notwithstanding the fact that there is...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| July 20, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |