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Veterans' Benefits Issues in the 109th Congress
Date: August 4, 2006
Creator: Graney, Paul J.
Description: This report presents a brief overview of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs for veterans as well as some of the issues that have been or likely will be subjects of congressional attention during the 109th Congress. In particular, it outlines the veterans benefits provisions that have seen legislative action.
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Veterans' Benefits Issues in the 109th Congress
Date: August 4, 2006
Creator: Graney, Paul J
Description: None
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Veterans Issues in the 105th Congress
Date: June 12, 1998
Creator: Snook, Dennis W
Description: None
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Veterans Issues in the 107th Congress
Date: March 15, 2002
Creator: Snook, Dennis W
Description: None
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Veterans Benefits: Federal Employment Assistance
Date: January 4, 2011
Creator: Scott, Christine
Description: There are federal employment and training programs and policies specifically targeted to help veterans seeking employment in the civilian economy. These programs and policies also assist servicemembers as they prepare to leave the military. Some of these programs help veterans secure employment specifically with the federal government and federal contractors. This report provides a brief overview of these programs and policies.
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The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): A Private Cause of Action
Date: October 29, 2010
Creator: Mason, R. Chuck
Description: This report discusses the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), the purpose of which is to provide for, strengthen, and expedite the national defense by protecting service members, enabling them to "devote their entire energy to the defense needs of the Nation." This report also discusses related legislation, such as the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010, which clarifies certain SCRA protections.
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Veterans' Benefits: Current Life Insurance Programs
Date: October 18, 2010
Creator: Scott, Christine
Description: This report provides information on the current Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) life insurance programs available for servicemembers and veterans, management and administration issues, and associated policy issues and legislation.
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Legal Issues Related to Proving "Service Connection" for VA Disability Compensation: Statutory Presumptions
Date: October 18, 2010
Creator: Nichols, James E.
Description: This report focuses on several statutory presumptions that relate to the second element of a service-connected claim for disability compensation, and synthesizes the legal principles that guide the Department of Veterans Affairs' application of the statutory presumptions during the claims adjudication process. Specifically, this report will discuss the "presumption of soundness," the presumption of aggravation of a pre-existing injury or disease, the "line of duty" presumption, and finally, the "combat veteran" presumption, all of which are codified at Title 38 of the United States Code.
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Veterans' Benefits Issues in the 109th Congress
Date: August 4, 2006
Creator: Graney, Paul J
Description: None
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Veterans Affairs: Basic Eligibility for Disability Benefit Programs
Date: September 28, 2005
Creator: Weimer, Douglas Reid
Description: None
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