H.R.6562 - Agent Orange Equity Act of 2008

To amend title 38, United States Code, relating to presumptions of exposure for veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, relating to presumptions of exposure for veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam. as introduced.
  • Popular: Agent Orange Equity Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Agent Orange Equity Act of 2008 as introduced.

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7/22/2008--Introduced.Agent Orange Equity Act of 2008 - Includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam, for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam, such Republic's inland waterways,

Official Summary

7/22/2008--Introduced.
Agent Orange Equity Act of 2008 - Includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam, for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam, such Republic's inland waterways, waters offshore, and airspace above.


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07/22/08
Filner: Expand care for Agent Orange exposure

Bob Filner, D-Calif., said a bill he is sponsoring, HR 6562, would provide justice for sailors and airmen who have been denied Agent Orange claims because ...

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01/03/09
VNVets: Urgent Special Request for NHL Claimants

Have you gained a sponsor for HR 6562? Order of the Silver Rose. Order of the Silver Rose Get your medallion today! Have you applied for Social Security Disability? Veterans who are suffering from debilitating diseases and can no longer ...

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12/28/08
Comment by Bill (December 29, 2008, 09:20:32)

John R. A site I find very useful is www.vawatchdog.org. Once there, open link "Jim Strickland's - VA BENEFITS GUIDE & HOW TO FILE A VA CLAIM." He provides very sound and useful information. You can also email him from that site with ...

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12/23/08
WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 110-457, The William Wilberforce ...

US Congress: PL 110-457, The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008.

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