Veterans Affairs Presumptive Service Connection and Disability Compensation

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Claims.

Diseases.

Evidence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Discusses legislative history and establishment of presumptive service connection designation for veterans claiming VA disability compensation, which relieves certain veterans of burden to prove that their disability or illness was incurred during service. Reviews P.L. 102-4, the Agent Orange Act, which established presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides; and suggests implications of process established by P.L. 102-4 for future presumptive service-connected determinations. Examines current challenges in making evidence-based determinations of presumptions, and presents policy options for Congress

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Veterans Affairs

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-DSP-0239

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