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- H.R.888
H.R.888: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain totally disabled veterans.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 20, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 6, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to treat a notification of the death of a veteran rated totally disabled at the time of death as a claim by the veteran's surviving spouse and children for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits. The VA may not require that such spouse and children file a claim for such benefits.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 20, 2018 |
Committee Hearings Held.
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| March 20, 2018 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |