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To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove the manifestation period required for the presumptions of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents.

USA115th CongressHR-6566| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Joe Courtney

Joe Courtney

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Don Young (Republican)Thomas J. Rooney (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act This bill, with respect to veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents during military, naval, or air service in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975: (1) removes the manifestation period required for presumption of service connection for chloracne and porphyria cutanea tarda, and (2) includes in such presumption acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy becoming manifest to a disability degree of 10% or more. 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 without having to go through a separate adjudicative process.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Aug 21, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3355
Introduced in Senate
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • August 21, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3355
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-3355: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove the manifestation period required for the presumptions of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents, and for other purposes.
AsiaConflicts and warsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersVeterans' medical careVietnam

To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove the manifestation period required for the presumptions of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents.

USA115th CongressHR-6566| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act This bill, with respect to veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents during military, naval, or air service in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975: (1) removes the manifestation period required for presumption of service connection for chloracne and porphyria cutanea tarda, and (2) includes in such presumption acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy becoming manifest to a disability degree of 10% or more. 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 without having to go through a separate adjudicative process.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Aug 21, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3355
Introduced in Senate
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • August 21, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3355
    Introduced in Senate
Joe Courtney

Joe Courtney

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Don Young (Republican)Thomas J. Rooney (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-3355: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove the manifestation period required for the presumptions of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaConflicts and warsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersVeterans' medical careVietnam