Extends the presumption of captivity-related contraction of specified diseases to all prisoners of war (POW's), not just those held for six months or more. Includes arthritis, chronic respiratory conditions, frozen feet, and gastro intestinal disorders among those diseases for which a captivity-related presumption is extended for disability purposes. Eliminates the requirement that any psychiatric condition (psychoses) manifest itself within two years of separation from service to be considered captivity-related.
Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to furnish hospital or nursing home care to any veteran of World War I or World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam era who was held as a POW. Entitles such POW's to vocational rehabilitation.
Became Public Law No: 97-37.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Similar Provisions Contained in H.R.1100.
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