Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act of 2024

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Introduced on May 1, 2024 by Warren Davidson

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Legislation Details

  • Amends title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain diseases associated with the COVID-19 vaccine for veterans.
  • Applies to diseases manifesting within one year after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine under orders between August 24, 2021, and January 10, 2023.
  • Lists specific diseases covered, including Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and any other disease determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
  • Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress if additional diseases are determined to warrant a presumption of service connection.
  • Mandates bi-monthly reports for four years to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives detailing the number and status of claims related to diseases associated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Ensures public access to these reports and any additional information deemed appropriate by the Secretary.
  • Defines “COVID-19 vaccine” as any vaccine licensed or authorized for emergency use for COVID-19 immunization.

Last updated 8/8/2024