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The Americans with Disabilities Act and Emergency Preparedness and Response
Date: December 29, 2010
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 54.4 million individuals with disabilities in the United States. The challenges faced by these individuals, and their civil rights to inclusion in disaster preparedness and response, have received increased attention after September 11, Hurricane Katrina, and other disasters. This report briefly discusses this issue, including the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006.
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"Who is a Veteran?"-Basic Eligibility for Veterans' Benefits
Date: January 23, 2012
Creator: unknown
Description: This report examines the basic eligibility criteria for VA administered veterans' benefits, including the issue of eligibility of members of the National Guard and reserve components.
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Legal Issues Related to Proving “Service Connection” for VA Disability Compensation: Statutory Presumptions
Date: March 3, 2011
Creator: Reid Weimer, Douglas
Description: This report provides a basic overview of various statutory presumptions that help veterans substantiate a service-connected claim for disability compensation.
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Veterans' Benefits: Benefits Available for Disabled Veterans
Date: January 23, 2012
Creator: Scott, Christine
Description: This report provides information on these benefits to assist disabled veterans, including eligibility, history, and the application process. Information regarding spending and the beneficiaries of these benefits is in the Appendix to this report.
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