A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release.

This bill would extend the period of time that certain combat veterans are eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare services from two years to five years following their discharge or release from active duty. Under this legislation, veterans who served in combat during or after the Persian Gulf War could receive hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care without having to first prove that their medical condition is related to their military service. The primary impact would be to provide a longer window of guaranteed medical coverage for returning service members as they transition back to civilian life.