Rep. Velazquez Works to Extend Health Benefits for Veterans
February 01, 2020
February 01, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has authored legislation, the Blast Exposure Protection Act, to extend health care benefits to veterans who suffered blast injuries and hearing impairment while in the line of duty, helping close a gap in our medical care system for those who served in conflicts abroad.
"Our veterans risk their lives for the rest of us," said Velazquez. . . .
Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has authored legislation, the Blast Exposure Protection Act, to extend health care benefits to veterans who suffered blast injuries and hearing impairment while in the line of duty, helping close a gap in our medical care system for those who served in conflicts abroad.
"Our veterans risk their lives for the rest of us," said Velazquez. . . .