H.R. 862 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to add Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents.

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Includes diabetes mellitus (type 2) among the diseases presumed to be service-connected, and therefore compensable under veterans' disability compensation, for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict.

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2001-03-06
Introduced in House
2001-03-06
Introduced in House
2001-03-06
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2001-03-20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
2001-07-10
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to add Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents.

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