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H.R. 708 (106th)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for reinstatement of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for remarried surviving spouses of veterans upon termination of their remarriage.

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11 February 1999

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10 February 2026

Summary

States that the remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran shall not bar the furnishing of the following benefits to such person if the remarriage has been terminated by death or divorce unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines that the divorce was secured through fraud or collusion: (1) dependency and indemnity compensation; (2) medical care for survivors and dependents of certain veterans; (3) educational assistance; and (4) housing loans.

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