Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 2/27/2007--Introduced.
Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions with respect to former prisoners of war (POW) to repeal the currently required 30-day minimum period of internment prior to the presumption of service connection for certain ... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| February 27, 2007 |
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Blog Coverage
April 22, 2007 Committee Hearing: House Veterans' Affairs
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing on the following bills: HR 1197, Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007; HR 3008, Rural Veterans Services Outreach and Training Act; HR 3070, Disabled Veterans' Caregiver ...
March 06, 2007 Entry for March 06, 2007
DAN MARTIN IS ONE OF OUR VETERANS SERVICE OFFICERS ....... HE AND HIS STAFF ARE VERY KNOWLEDGABLE .... IF YOU NEED HELP ... LET ME OR DAN KNOW AND ... WE WILL ASSIST YOU ... FOR CLAIMS AND INFORMATION ...
March 06, 2007 POW Benefits Act Introduced
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-Palm Harbor) proudly announces the introduction of HR 1197, the Prisoners of War (POW) Benefits Act. HR 1197 establishes presumptions for disability compensation for several diseases, including Type II ...
Source: Infantrymen's Military Forum








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