A bill to reduce the disability limitation and to eliminate the time limit imposed by the "Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974" so that more disabled veterans may benefit from affirmative action programs.

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Introduced

18 October 1979

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summary

Reduces from 30 to ten percent the disability rating required for a veteran to be eligible for employment and training benefits. Removes the requirement that a Vietnam era veteran must apply within 48 months from being discharged or released to be eligible for such benefits.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/5629
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