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Military Health Care : The Issue of "Promised" Benefits.

Examines the perceived entitlement to "free health care for life" for military retirees against the absence of statutory commitment as supported by court decisions. Reviews Congressional efforts to clarify limits and to enhance coverage.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Claims. Courts. Veterans' hospitals. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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