This bill aims to significantly expand benefits for veterans who experienced toxic exposure during their service. It specifically establishes additional presumptions of service connection for those who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan , by amending title 38 of the United States Code. The legislation mandates that a wide array of diseases be presumed service-connected for these veterans. This comprehensive list includes any cancer thyroid disease bone disease cardiovascular disease skin disease neurological disease reproductive disease respiratory disease endocrine disease liver disease kidney disease blood disorders primary immune regulatory disorders medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness and cataracts , ensuring broad coverage for potential health issues linked to their exposure.
This bill aims to significantly expand benefits for veterans who experienced toxic exposure during their service. It specifically establishes additional presumptions of service connection for those who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan , by amending title 38 of the United States Code. The legislation mandates that a wide array of diseases be presumed service-connected for these veterans. This comprehensive list includes any cancer thyroid disease bone disease cardiovascular disease skin disease neurological disease reproductive disease respiratory disease endocrine disease liver disease kidney disease blood disorders primary immune regulatory disorders medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness and cataracts , ensuring broad coverage for potential health issues linked to their exposure.