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HR 5137
108th Congress •
2003-2005 (Ended)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the eligibility criteria for presumption of service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service.
Includes within the definition of a "radiation-risk activity" for purposes of eligibility criteria for veterans' disability compensation the exposure to ionizing radiation due to residual contamination resulting from participation in a nuclear detonation, without regard to whether any particular level of radiation exposure was measured for that individual.
Actions
Oct 5, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Sep 23, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.