H.R. 5831 would amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to provide injured members of the Armed Forces information concerning benefits.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inSeparating Servicemember Handbook Development Act - Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to editdirect the wikiSecretary of Defense to develop and bemaintain, in a handbook and on a publically-available Internet website, a comprehensive description of the firstcompensation and other benefits to provide a detailed summarywhich an Armed Forces member, and the family of the bill!)member, would be entitled on separation or retirement resulting from a serious injury or illness. Requires that the handbook be provided to each member as soon as practicable following an injury or illness for which the member may retire or separate.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/25/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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== Points in Favor ==

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