Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act provides compensation to residents of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for health issues caused by U.S.
The Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act aims to compensate residents of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for health issues caused by U.S. military activities. It establishes procedures for individuals and the Municipality of Vieques to file claims with a Special Master appointed by the Attorney General. Eligible claimants must have resided on Vieques for at least five years before the Act's enactment and provide medical documentation linking their illnesses to military activities. Compensation amounts vary based on the number of diseases contracted.
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