Far too many Vietnam veterans suffering from toxic exposure from Agent Orange died while Congress continued to slow walk the kind of benefits that we should have done much more quickly. Too many veterans were left behind. Our veterans deserve better. This bipartisan bill would guarantee that veterans who suffer because of toxic exposure will get the VA benefits they earned for the first time in our country's history. It would finally extend VA health care eligibility to all post 911 combat veterans. It would expand presumptions for veterans exposed to Agent Orange. (02:18–02:30)
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Asserts that the bill will guarantee VA benefits for veterans suffering from toxic exposure for the first time.
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