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On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
Why not have the burden of proof be on the government to show that it is not caused by a service-connected event, as opposed to put the burden on the individuals when they don't have any capacity whatsoever to accumulate the information.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch advocates for shifting the burden of proof to the government regarding service-related health issues.

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