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Compensation and Full Benefits for Women Veterans Involuntarily Separated.

This bill establishes programs to address historical injustice for women veterans involuntarily separated from service between 1951 and 1976. Eligible veterans will receive a one-time compensation payment of $25,000 and the opportunity to upgrade their discharge status, granting them full access to veterans' benefits. The program also extends eligibility for compensation to surviving spouses of qualifying veterans.
Key points
A one-time payment of $25,000 for eligible women veterans who were involuntarily separated from service between 1951 and 1976.
The ability to upgrade discharge status, which is crucial for accessing full healthcare and other benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Surviving spouses of eligible veterans can also apply for the $25,000 compensation benefit.
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Additional Information
WISER Act of 2024
Print number: HR 9725
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2024-09-20