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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the service treatable as service engaged in combat with the enemy for utilization of non-official evidence for proof of service-connection in a combat-related disease or injury.

11/6/2007--Introduced.

Compensation for Combat Veterans Act - Provides that, for a veteran claiming disability benefits related to combat, service in a combat zone that is recognized as such service under the Internal Revenue Code shall be considered proof that the veteran engaged in combat.

Latest Actions
  • 11/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13991)
  • 11/06/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.2309 Introduced in Senate11/09/2007