Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act, establishes a presumption that certain diseases, such as heart disease, lung disease, and cancers, are linked to military service for firefighters. Veterans who served at least five years in a firefighting role and develop a qualifying disease within 15 years of leaving the military may be eligible for disability compensation and healthcare benefits. The bill aims to recognize the potential health risks associated with firefighting careers.
Key provisions
- Establishes a presumption of service connection for specific diseases (heart disease, lung disease, brain cancer, etc.)
- Applies to veterans who served at least five years in a firefighting military occupational specialty.
- The presumption applies if the disease manifests within 15 years of separation from military service.
- The degree of disability must be 10% or more.
- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs can add additional diseases to the list through regulation.
- Effective date of awards will be determined according to existing VA regulations.
- This legislation amends Title 38 of the United States Code.
- A clerical amendment is made to the table of sections.
Who is affected
- Military firefighters
- Veterans with specific diseases
- The Department of Veterans Affairs
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