Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill aims to provide critical support for veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan by establishing a presumption of service connection for a comprehensive list of diseases. This means these conditions will be automatically considered service-related for eligible veterans, simplifying their access to benefits. The legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to include a new paragraph specifically for veterans who served at K2. The presumptive conditions cover a broad spectrum of illnesses, including any cancer , any thyroid disease , any cardiovascular disease , any neurological disease , medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness , and cataracts , among others. This measure is designed to ensure that veterans suffering from these conditions due to toxic exposure during their service receive the necessary support without undue burden.
This bill aims to provide critical support for veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan by establishing a presumption of service connection for a comprehensive list of diseases. This means these conditions will be automatically considered service-related for eligible veterans, simplifying their access to benefits. The legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to include a new paragraph specifically for veterans who served at K2. The presumptive conditions cover a broad spectrum of illnesses, including any cancer , any thyroid disease , any cardiovascular disease , any neurological disease , medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness , and cataracts , among others. This measure is designed to ensure that veterans suffering from these conditions due to toxic exposure during their service receive the necessary support without undue burden.