Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021

This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

Congress
117
Number
S - 810
Introduced on
2021-03-17
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/17/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021

This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam to include hypertension, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Asia•
Blood and blood diseases•
Cardiovascular and respiratory health•
Conflicts and wars•
Disability assistance•
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances•
Veterans' medical care•
Veterans' pensions and compensation•
Vietnam

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/29/2021

Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021

This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) for veterans who served in Vietnam between Ja...

Latest Action4/28/2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.