A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include systemic lupus erythematosis among the chronic diseases that are presumed to be service-connected for purposes of veterans compensation if occurring within one year from a veteran's discharge from active service.

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14 July 1987

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Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from VA, OMB.

Summary

Includes systemic lupus erythematosus among the chronic diseases considered to be service-connected for purposes of veterans' benefits if it manifests itself to a degree of ten percent or more within one year of separation from service.

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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 14 July 1987
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/1491
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