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        <text>Provision incorporated. See H. R. 1716, Title II, Section 205.</text>
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        <text><![CDATA[Injured Veterans Benefits Eligibility Act of 2003 - Considers as a service-connected disability or death, for purposes of eligibility for all benefits provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs, any disability or death caused by treatment or vocational rehabilitation provided by or through such Department.]]></text>
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      <text>Provision incorporated. See H. R. 1716, Title II, Section 205.</text>
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