Rep. Richard M. Nolan (D-MN)Updated April 16, 2026 at 12:18 AM UTC
The bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to treat ankylosing spondylitis as a presumptively service‑connected condition for David Beasley. By doing so, it would allow Mr. Beasley to receive VA disability benefits for that disease without having to prove it was caused by his military service. The measure applies only to David Beasley.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
November 16, 2018
Introduced in House
November 16, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
November 16, 2018
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115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7162
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 16, 2018
Mr. Nolan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A BILL
For the relief of David Beasley.
Presumption of service connection for ankylosing spondylitis with regards to David Beasley
With regards to David Beasley, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall treat ankylosing spondylitis as a disease specified in section 1116(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code.