H.R.952 - COMBAT PTSD Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purposes of service-connection of disabilities. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purposes of service-connection of disabilities. as introduced.
  • Short: COMBAT PTSD Act as introduced.
  • Short: Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act as introduced.

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2/10/2009--Introduced.Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act or COMBAT PTSD Act - Defines "combat with the enemy," for purposes of proof of service-connection for veterans' disability compensation, as service on

Official Summary

2/10/2009--Introduced.Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act or COMBAT PTSD Act - Defines "combat with the enemy," for purposes of proof of service-connection for veterans' disability compensation, as service on active duty:
(1) in a theater of combat operations during a period of war; or
(2) in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.952

  • National Veterans Legal Services Program
  • American Ex-Prisoners of War
  • Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
  • National Guard Association of the United States
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
  • American Legion
  • ...and 4 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing H.R.952

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06/09/09
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...the "Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009"; H.R.1211, the "Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act"; H.R.952, the "COMBAT PTSD Act"; H.R.1037, the "Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2009"; H.R.1098, the

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04/22/09
Today on the Hill

...2154 Rayburn. House Veterans' Affairs (10 a.m.): Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee holds a hearing on H.R.952, the "Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (COMBAT PTSD) Act

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12/02/10
VETSFIRST TELLS CONGRESS TO PASS THE COMBAT PTSD ACT VetsFirst

HR 952 would expand the definition of “combat with the enemy” to include active duty service in a theater of combat operations during a period of war. This legislation will help to break down often insurmountable barriers facing ...

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11/04/10
Congressman John Hall(19th District NY) : Veterans Today

John Hall cosponsored something close to it(with 95 other Representatives incl Michael Arcuri (NY-24) )the “COMBAT PTSD Act (H.R. 952)” which has not passed and will probably be dropped since the VA handled the issue themselves.. ...

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11/02/10
Thank you Congressman Filner and Congresswoman Pelosi for what you ...

4/30/2009 Chairman Hall Holds Hearing to Discuss the COMBAT PTSD Act, HR 952 4/30/2009 Filner Applauds Passage of Budget Resolution that Increases Veterans' Funding 4/30/2009 Care Coordination for Seriously Injured Veterans Improving ...

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