Veterans Programs Amendments of 1996

Summary

Veterans Programs Amendments of 1996 - Adds bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases that will be considered service-connected (and therefore compensable) when occurring in a radiation-exposed veteran. (Sec. 3) Considers any veteran age 65 or older and a patient in a nursing home as totally and permanently disabled for purposes of eligibility for veterans' disability compensation. (Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program under which veterans' medical disability evaluation examinations may be made under contract by persons other than employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the program's effect on the timeliness and thoroughness of such examinations. (Sec. 5) Increases from $5,500 to $6,000 the authorized automobile allowance provided to a disabled veteran when used to purchase an automobile containing adaptive equipment. (Sec. 6) Provides the effective dates for: (1) the discontinuance of veterans' disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, or pension benefits due to the remarriage of the beneficiary or the death of the payee; and (2) the award of DIC for which application is received within one year from the date of death of a veteran. (Sec. 7) Increases from one to two years after the death of a primary beneficiary the authorized period for the payment of certain accrued veterans' benefits. (Sec. 8) Reduces on a prorated basis the annual clothing allowance payable to certain disabled veterans who are incarcerated for a period in excess of 60 days and furnished clothing without charge by the penal institution. (Sec. 9) Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into arrangements for the repair and long-term maintenance of war memorials for which the Commission assumes responsibility. Establishes in the Treasury a fund for such repair and maintenance expenses.

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Timeline

1. 16 April 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 April 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 April 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 April 1996

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 April 1996

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 17 April 1996

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension, Insurance and Memorial Affairs.

   Source: Committee

7. 19 June 1996

   Committee

   See H.R.3673.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 16 April 1996 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that the effective date for discontinuance of compensation and pension paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be the date on which the recipient dies, rather than the last day of the preceding month, in the case of a veteran with a surviving spouse, and for other purposes.
• related to → To amend title 38, United States Code, to add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for certain radiation-exposed veterans.
• related to → Veterans Programs Amendments of 1995
• related to → To authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into arrangements for the repair and long-term maintenance of war memorials for which the Commission assumes responsibility.
• related to → Veterans' Benefits Reform Act of 1995
• related to ← Veterans' Education and Compensation Benefits Amendments of 1996
• related to ← Veterans' Compensation and Readjustment Benefits Amendments of 1996