To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain totally disabled veterans.
Sponsored By: Representative WALTER JONES
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Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to treat a notification of the death of a veteran rated totally disabled at the time of death as a claim by the veteran's surviving spouse and children for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits. The VA may not require that such spouse and children file a claim for such benefits.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
WALTER JONES
NC • R
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