Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1977: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Compensation and Pension of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, First Session, on S. 1703, and Related Bills, June 21, 1977 |
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Page 126 - In compliance with clause 3 of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by the bill, as reported are shown as follows (existing law proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman) : ACT OF OCTOBER 18, 1968 (82 STAT.
Page 70 - CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED In compliance with clause 3 of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman) : TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE Subpart F — Employee Relations CHAPTER 71— POLICIES SUBCHAPTKR I— EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS...
Page 180 - April 20, 898, for permanent and total service-connected disability — (1) due to the loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair, or...
Page 71 - ... disability, has suffered the anatomical loss or loss of use of both hands, or of both feet, or of one hand and one foot, or is so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, the monthly pension shall be $150.
Page 173 - The loss or loss of use of one lower extremity together with residuals of organic disease or Injury which so affect the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without resort to a wheelchair. (c) Duplication of benefits. The assistance referred to in this section will not be available to any veteran more than once. (d) "Preclude locomotion.
Page 353 - CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW In compliance with subsection (4) of rule XXIX of the Standing Rules of the Senate, changes in existing law made by the bill (S. 307), as reported, are shown as follows (existing law proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman): ACT OP AUGUST 13, 1946 (60 STAT.
Page 358 - ... the contemplated terms of payment required in any mortgage to be given in part payment of the purchase price or the construction cost bear a proper relation to the veteran's present and anticipated income and expenses...
Page 72 - USC 314, by adding subsection (s) as follows: (s) If the veteran has a service-connected disability rated as total, and (1) has additional service-connected disability or disabilities Independently ratable at 60 per centum or more, or, (2) by reason of his service-connected disability or disabilities, Is permanently housebound, then the monthly compensation shall be $265. For the purpose of this subsection, the requirement of "permanently housebound...
Page 281 - To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin.
Page 61 - Dear Mr. Chairman : Pursuant to Section 403 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Congressional Budget Office has prepared the attached cost estimate for HR 1100, the Prisoner of War Health-Care Benefits Act of 1981.