U.S. Congress - H.R.952 COMBAT PTSD Act
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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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 onOfficial 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
- None via MapLight at this time.
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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
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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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 ...
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.. ...
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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