Amends title 5, U.S. Code, to improve workers' compensation for civilian federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits.
The bill amends title 5, U.S. Code, to improve access to workers' compensation for civilian federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits. It establishes a list of diseases deemed proximately caused by employment, aligning with those specified in section 1120(b) of title 38. The Secretary of Labor must add diseases to this list when the Secretary of Veterans Affairs finalizes regulations. The bill also mandates a report on implementation progress and eligibility of affected employees. The amendments apply to claims filed after the enactment date.
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