To amend title 38, United States Code, to treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam as a member of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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ReportedAdditional sponsors: Ms. DelBene, Mr. Sablan, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. …
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Mr. Takano (for himself, Mrs. Kim of California, Ms. Dean …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Extends VA benefits to Korean nationals who served in Vietnam as members of South Korean armed forces during the Vietnam War (1962-1975). Provides same benefits as other allied veterans.
Who Benefits and How
Korean Vietnam War veterans gain access to VA healthcare and benefits. Korean Americans with prior Korean military service gain recognition. Allied service members treated equally with other foreign veterans.
Who Bears the Burden and How
VA must administer benefits to new eligible population. Federal budget absorbs costs of expanded veteran benefits. May require reciprocal arrangements with South Korea.
Key Provisions
- Extends VA benefits to Korean Vietnam War veterans
- Covers service from January 1962 to May 1975
- Subject to same conditions as other allied veterans
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Extends VA benefits eligibility to Korean military personnel who served in Vietnam War
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Recognize Korean allied service in Vietnam War"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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