A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include within the definition of "child" for purposes of veterans' benefits any adopted child of a veteran who becomes permanently incapable of self-support before the age of 18.

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Introduced

5 April 1983

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Status

Similar Provisions Included in H.R.2937.

Summary

Redefines child for purposes of veterans' benefits to include any adopted child of a veteran who becomes permanently incapable of self-support before the age of eighteen regardless of the age of such person at the time of the adoption.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/2393
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