HR 9511
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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This bill aims to help veterans who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range by establishing a presumption that they were exposed to radiation and other toxins. It expands existing VA regulations to recognize this potential exposure and link it to certain disabilities. Specifically, it broadens the definition of ‘site visit’ to include participation in the range’s development and maintenance, and clarifies that veterans assigned to the range can be presumed to have been exposed. This would allow veterans to more easily receive benefits for conditions potentially linked to their service there.
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