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Committee hears bill to align Oregon "veteran" definition with federal VA determinations
Summary
The House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans heard testimony Feb. 25 on House Bill 2,559, a measure that would expand Oregon's statutory definition of “veteran” to recognize individuals the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs treats as veterans for federal benefits and to accept USDVA documentation as proof of status.
The House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans held a public hearing Feb. 25 on House Bill 2,559, which would change Oregon's statutory definition of “veteran” and related provisions to align with federal practice and allow a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs applicant summary of benefits letter as documentary proof of veteran status.
Dr. Nikkia Townsville Daniels, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, told the committee the U.S. Code (38 U.S.C. 101) defines a veteran for federal benefits as…
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