A bill to amend section 312 of title 38, United States Code, by providing that malignant tumors (cancer) which develop within three years from the date of separation from wartime service shall be presumed to have been incurred in, or aggravated, by such service.

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Introduced

8 February 1979

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Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summary

Provides that malignant tumors (cancer) developing a ten percent or more degree of disability within three years after separation from active wartime service shall be presumed to be service connected for purposes of veterans' disability compensation.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/2022
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