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Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021
3/8/2023, 8:12 PM
Congressional Summary of S 810
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 810
Bill S 810 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2021. Bill S 810 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 17, 2021. Bill S 810's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of April 28, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 810
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 810
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 810
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021
A 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.
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 810
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