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Jul 14, 2021

Palomares Veterans Act of 2021

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Palomares Veterans Act of 2021 This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of radioactive materials at Palomares, Spain, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

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Introduced(4/15/21)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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JH

Mrs. Hayes

House (D) Connecticut – 5

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Jul 14, 2021