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May 8, 2009

Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009

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Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 - Includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam, for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam, such Republic's inland waterways, ports, and harbors, waters offshore, and airspace above. Includes as veterans eligible for such presumption those who: (1) served on Johnston Island during the period beginning on April 1, 1972, and ending on September 30, 1977; or (2) received the Vietnam Service Medal or the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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Introduced(5/5/09)
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Mr. FILNER

(D) CA – 51

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

May 8, 2009

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