Search Results for keywords:"service-connected disability"

Search Results: keywords:"service-connected disability"

H. R. 9177 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement of a service-connected disability to furnish veterans with medical care outside of a State, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:476
H. R. 9177, also known as the "Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2024," aims to change how veterans receive medical care outside of the United States. The bill removes the requirement that veterans must have a service-connected disability to qualify for medical...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let veterans get medical care outside the United States even if they weren't hurt because of their military service, and it suggests using electronic payments for these health bills. It also asks for looking at teaming up with other groups to make healthcare easier for veterans, but some people worry about how much it might cost and if it will be done fairly.
H. R. 7365 — An Act To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:880
H. R. 7365, titled the "Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act" or the "VETS Safe Travel Act," allows certain severely injured or disabled veterans to use the TSA PreCheck Program at no cost. To qualify, veterans must meet specific criteria, including enrollment in...
Simple Explanation
Some injured or disabled veterans can now go through airport security faster for free, thanks to a new law. To get this benefit, they need to meet certain rules, like being in the Veterans Affairs health system and having specific disabilities.
H. R. 3790 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, regardless of how long the veterans had such disease prior to death.
September 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:906
H. R. 3790 proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code to increase support for surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The bill aims to ensure these spouses receive higher dependency and indemnity compensation, without considering how long...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the spouses of veterans who die from a disease called ALS by giving them more money, no matter how long the veteran had the disease. It also asks for a study to see if other diseases should get the same special treatment.
H. R. 7365 — An Act To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:891
H.R. 7365, known as the “Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act” or the “VETS Safe Travel Act,” allows certain severely injured or disabled veterans to access the TSA's PreCheck Program for free. To qualify, veterans must be enrolled in the VA's patient enrollment...
Simple Explanation
This bill helps some injured or disabled veterans by letting them skip long lines at airports for free if they have trouble moving, like if they lost a leg or can't walk well.

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