What does TREATMENT AS RADIATION-RISK ACTIVITIES. of HR 1400 do?

This section amends 38 U.S.C. §1112(c)(3) to expand the definition of radiation-risk activities. It adds a new clause to subparagraph (B) specifying onsite participation in the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of a military installation at a covered location within the Nevada Test and Training Range as a radiation-risk activity, effective from January 1, 1972, to January 1, 2005. It also adds a new subparagraph (C) defining 'covered location at the Nevada Test and Training Range' to include locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range, including Indian Springs Auxiliary Airfield, but excluding Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base.

What does PRESUMPTIONS OF TOXIC EXPOSURE. of HR 1400 do?

This section amends Section 1119(c) of title [unspecified]. It redesignates existing subparagraphs (A) and (B) within paragraph (1) as (B) and (C), respectively. A new subparagraph (A) is inserted into paragraph (1), establishing a presumption of toxic exposure for individuals who performed active military service between January 1, 1972, and January 1, 2005, at a covered location within the Nevada Test and Training Range. A new paragraph (4) is added, defining 'covered location at the Nevada Test and Training Range' to include locations at Indian Springs Auxiliary Airfield, but exclude locations at Nellis Air Force Base or Creech Air Force Base.

What does PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. of HR 1400 do?

This section amends Section 1120(b) of title 26. Paragraph (15) of Section 1120(b) is redesignated as paragraph (16). A new paragraph (15) is inserted after paragraph (14) of Section 1120(b). The new paragraph (15) establishes a presumption of service connection for covered veterans described in section 1119(c)(1)(A) regarding lipomas and tumor related conditions.

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. — HR. 1400

Q: What does Preamble of HR 1400 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range. This presumption would apply to the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Last updated: 3/21/2025 · Introduced: 2/18/2025

Author: Mark Amodei (R-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and toxins while serving at the Nevada Test and Training Range between January 1, 1972, and January 1, 2005.
It expands the definition of 'radiation-risk activities' to include onsite participation in the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of military installations at specified locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range.
The bill creates a presumption of service connection for covered veterans regarding lipomas and tumor-related conditions.

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