S 4287
COVID–19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers, the Reserve Components, and their Survivors Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill, the COVID–19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers Act of 2020, establishes a presumption of service-connection for active duty military members, reservists, and their survivors if they contract Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and experience related symptoms within specific timeframes following qualifying periods of duty. It aims to streamline the process for veterans and their families to receive benefits for COVID-19-related disabilities or deaths, particularly for those who served during the national emergency. The bill also clarifies how presumptions apply to training duty and full-time National Guard duty, treating them similarly to active military service for benefit eligibility.
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Jon Tester
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