HR 5739
Blast Exposure Protection Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Blast Exposure Protection Act of 2020 aims to help veterans receive disability compensation even if they don't have a documented injury or illness related to blast exposure during their military service. This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection, meaning that certain diseases or disabilities diagnosed in veterans are presumed to be caused by blast exposure. If a veteran meets specific criteria, they may be eligible for health care benefits and disability compensation without needing extensive medical evidence of a direct link to their military service.
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Primary sponsor
Nydia M. Velazquez
Cosponsors
Albio Sires
Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Radewagen
Bill, Jr. Pascrell
Blaine Luetkemeyer
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