§2568a. Damaged personal protective equipment: award to members separating from the Armed Forces and veterans
(a)
(b)
(1) The term "covered individual" means-
(A) a member of the armed forces-
(i) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned; and
(ii) who is separating from the armed forces; or
(B) a veteran who was under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned while a member of the armed forces.
(2) The term "PPE" means personal protective equipment that was damaged in combat or otherwise-
(A) during the deployment of a covered individual; and
(B) after September 11, 2001.
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