Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution Act

This bill changes federal veterans benefits law for claims based on military sexual trauma. If the Department of Veterans Affairs approves a disability compensation claim for a covered health condition caused by military sexual trauma during service, the award would take effect the day after the veteran was discharged. Payments would be made retroactively back to that date, regardless of the usual rules for setting effective dates and payment start dates. Covered health conditions include certain mental health conditions and physical injuries or diseases caused or worsened by military sexual trauma.

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Sponsors

• Salud O. Carbajal Democrat sponsor
• 18 cosponsors