Senate
Jun 8, 2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt reimbursements of expenses related to accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from determinations of annual income with respect to pensions for veterans and surviving spouses and children of veterans, and for other purposes.

Summary

Official

Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2011 - Excludes from annual income, for purposes of eligibility for pensions for veterans and their surviving spouses and children, reimbursements resulting from: (1) any accident; (2) any theft or loss; (3) any casualty loss; (4) medical expenses resulting from any such accident, theft, or loss; and (5) pain and suffering (including insurance settlement payments and general damages awarded by a court) related to such accident, theft, or loss.

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Introduced(4/8/11)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

JT

Mr. Tester

(D) MT

Cosponsors (1)

Topics

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-116.

Jun 8, 2011