S. 2979 · 113th Congress

A bill to extend eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home and domiciliary care for certain veterans who served in a theater of combat operations.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
John Walsh
Introduced
2014-12-04
Latest action
2014-12-04 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Extends from 5 to 10 years after discharge or release from active duty after January 28, 2003, a combat veteran's eligibility for veterans' hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for illnesses that have not been medically proven to be attributable to such veteran's service.