To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits for children of women Vietnam veterans who suffer from certain types of birth defects, and for other purposes.
Directs the Secretary to pay a monthly allowance, based on the degree of disability, to any child of a woman Vietnam veteran who suffers from a disability resulting from a covered birth defect which results in permanent impairment of a physical or mental function. Prohibits such allowance from affecting the right to receive other veterans' benefits or compensation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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