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Bill to ease VA proof of PTSD moves forward: (MILITARY TIMES)
June 09, 2009
A bill designed to make it easier for veterans to receive benefits and immediate care for post-traumatic stress disorder moved to the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday and is expected to be voted on by the committee next week. HR 952 would clarify that "combat with the enemy" is defined as duty in a combat theater during a time of war or against a "hostile force during a period of hostilities" for those seeking service-connected benefits for disabilities. [click here to view] (http://militarytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_serviceconnection_care_060509w/)
