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S.1934: Parity in Veterans Health Care Rights Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 20, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 20, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 20, 2019
Bill Summary
Parity in Veterans Health Care Rights Act This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (including dependency and indemnity compensation) in situations where a veteran has been disabled or died as a result of medical treatment or vocational rehabilitation. Under the bill, the VA must award such benefits if a disability or death of a veteran was caused by hospital care, a medical service, or an extended care...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| June 20, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |