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Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters relating to burial and memorial affairs, and other matters under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

12/26/2007--Public Law. Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007 - Title I: Low-Vision Benefits Matters -
(Sec. 101) Modifies the standard for awarding disability compensation to veterans for loss of vision to require payment of compensation for impairment of vision d more...

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November 03, 2007 Senate Passes Compensation Reform for Blind Veterans

Earlier this session, the House passed a companion bill, HR 797, the proposed “Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act,” which would make the same change ...

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March 22, 2007 90% of veterans' hospital facility problems are routine 'wear and ...

The House also unanimously passed a bill (HR 797) that would expand benefits for veterans who lose sight in one eye during military service and a measure ...

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March 24, 2008 Blue's on Third: Jim Saxton's Rose Colored (Economic) Glasses

HR 797 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes, and for other purposes (Co-Sponsored)38. HRHRHR 995 To amend Public Law 106-348 to ...

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March 04, 2008 benajohnson web log: Netflix Friends Similarity

HR 797 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes, and for other purposes (Co-Sponsored)38. HRHRHR 995 To amend Public Law 106-348 to ...

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February 27, 2008 HR 797, Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as passed by the Congress on December 17, 2007, and signed by the President on December 26, 2007.

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