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Military Law

May 2, 2024

The Korean American Valor Act

Under the statute, Koreans who fought in Vietnam to support the United States are eligible for health care at the VA.

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May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month, a fitting time to discuss a statute enacted by Congress last year, known as the Korean American Valor Act. The bill was introduced by California Member of Congress Mark Takano who stated in Congress that Korean Americans will “finally receive the same respect and consideration that their European counterparts have received for generations.” Under the statute, Koreans who fought in Vietnam to support the United States are e...

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