HR 5471
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Bill overview
This bill changes how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines eligibility for benefits for children of Vietnam veterans who were born with spina bifida. Currently, the VA had a specific date (January 1, 1997) for when these benefits would be awarded, even if the child was born before that date. This bill clarifies that the benefit is effective on the child’s date of birth, regardless of when the application is submitted.
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Sanford D., Jr. Bishop
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