38 USC § 101 - Definitions

For the purposes of this title—

(1) The terms “Secretary” and “Department” mean the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Veterans Affairs, respectively.

(2) The term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

(3) The term “surviving spouse” means (except for purposes of chapter 19 of this title) a person of the opposite sex who was the spouse of a veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, and who lived with the veteran continuously from the date of marriage to the date of the veteran’s death (except where there was a separation which was due to the misconduct of, or procured by, the veteran without the fault of the spouse) and who has not remarried or (in cases not involving remarriage) has not since the death of the veteran, and after September 19, 1962, lived with another person and held himself or herself out openly to the public to be the spouse of such other person.

(4)

(A) The term “child” means (except for purposes of chapter 19 of this title (other than with respect to a child who is an insurable dependent under subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 1965(10) of such chapter) and section 8502 (b) of this title) a person who is unmarried and—

(i) who is under the age of eighteen years;

(ii) who, before attaining the age of eighteen years, became permanently incapable of self-support; or

(iii) who, after attaining the age of eighteen years and until completion of education or training (but not after attaining the age of twenty-three years), is pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution;

and who is a legitimate child, a legally adopted child, a stepchild who is a member of a veteran’s household or was a member at the time of the veteran’s death, or an illegitimate child but, as to the alleged father, only if acknowledged in writing signed by him, or if he has been judicially ordered to contribute to the child’s support or has been, before his death, judicially decreed to be the father of such child, or if he is otherwise shown by evidence satisfactory to the Secretary to be the father of such child. A person shall be deemed, as of the date of death of a veteran, to be the legally adopted child of such veteran if such person was at the time of the veteran’s death living in the veteran’s household and was legally adopted by the veteran’s surviving spouse before August 26, 1961, or within two years after the veteran’s death; however, this sentence shall not apply if at the time of the veteran’s death, such person was receiving regular contributions toward the person’s support from some individual other than the veteran or the veteran’s spouse, or from any public or private welfare organization which furnishes services or assistance for children. A person with respect to whom an interlocutory decree of adoption has been issued by an appropriate adoption authority shall be recognized thereafter as a legally adopted child, unless and until that decree is rescinded, if the child remains in the custody of the adopting parent or parents during the interlocutory period. A person who has been placed for adoption under an agreement entered into by the adopting parent or parents with any agency authorized under law to so act shall be recognized thereafter as a legally adopted child, unless and until such agreement is terminated, if the child remains in the custody of the adopting parent or parents during the period of placement for adoption under such agreement. A person described in clause (ii) of the first sentence of this subparagraph who was a member of a veteran’s household at the time the person became 18 years of age and who is adopted by the veteran shall be recognized as a legally adopted child of the veteran regardless of the age of such person at the time of adoption.

(B) For the purposes of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, in the case of an adoption under the laws of any jurisdiction other than a State (as defined in section 101 (20) of this title and including the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands)—

(i) a person residing outside any of the States shall not be considered to be a legally adopted child of a veteran during the lifetime of such veteran (including for purposes of this subparagraph a Commonwealth Army veteran or new Philippine Scout, as defined in section 3566 of this title) unless such person—

(I) was less than eighteen years of age at the time of adoption;

(II) is receiving one-half or more of such person’s annual support from such veteran;

(III) is not in the custody of such person’s natural parent, unless such natural parent is such veteran’s spouse; and

(IV) is residing with such veteran (or in the case of divorce following adoption, with the divorced spouse who is also an adoptive or natural parent) except for periods during which such person is residing apart from such veteran (or such divorced spouse) for purposes of full-time attendance at an educational institution or during which such person or such veteran (or such divorced spouse) is confined in a hospital, nursing home, other health-care facility, or other institution; and

(ii) a person shall not be considered to have been a legally adopted child of a veteran as of the date of such veteran’s death and thereafter unless—

(I) at any time within the one-year period immediately preceding such veteran’s death, such veteran was entitled to and was receiving a dependent’s allowance or similar monetary benefit under this title for such person; or

(II) for a period of at least one year prior to such veteran’s death, such person met the requirements of clause (i) of this subparagraph.

(5) The term “parent” means (except for purposes of chapter 19 of this title) a father, a mother, a father through adoption, a mother through adoption, or an individual who for a period of not less than one year stood in the relationship of a parent to a veteran at any time before the veteran’s entry into active military, naval, or air service or if two persons stood in the relationship of a father or a mother for one year or more, the person who last stood in the relationship of father or mother before the veteran’s last entry into active military, naval, or air service.

(6) The term “Spanish-American War”

(A) means the period beginning on April 21, 1898, and ending on July 4, 1902,

(B) includes the Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion, and

(C) in the case of a veteran who served with the United States military forces engaged in hostilities in the Moro Province, means the period beginning on April 21, 1898, and ending on July 15, 1903.

(7) The term “World War I”

(A) means the period beginning on April 6, 1917, and ending on November 11, 1918, and

(B) in the case of a veteran who served with the United States military forces in Russia, means the period beginning on April 6, 1917, and ending on April 1, 1920.

(8) The term “World War II” means (except for purposes of chapters 31 and 37 of this title) the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946.

(9) The term “Korean conflict” means the period beginning on June 27, 1950, and ending on January 31, 1955.

(10) The term “Armed Forces” means the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including the reserve components thereof.

(11) The term “period of war” means the Spanish-American War, the Mexican border period, World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, the Persian Gulf War, and the period beginning on the date of any future declaration of war by the Congress and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of the Congress.

(12) The term “veteran of any war” means any veteran who served in the active military, naval, or air service during a period of war.

(13) The term “compensation” means a monthly payment made by the Secretary to a veteran because of service-connected disability, or to a surviving spouse, child, or parent of a veteran because of the service-connected death of the veteran occurring before January 1, 1957.

(14) The term “dependency and indemnity compensation” means a monthly payment made by the Secretary to a surviving spouse, child, or parent

(A) because of a service-connected death occurring after December 31, 1956, or

(B) pursuant to the election of a surviving spouse, child, or parent, in the case of such a death occurring before January 1, 1957.

(15) The term “pension” means a monthly or other periodic payment made by the Secretary to a veteran because of service, age, or non-service-connected disability, or to a surviving spouse or child of a veteran because of the non-service-connected death of the veteran.

(16) The term “service-connected” means, with respect to disability or death, that such disability was incurred or aggravated, or that the death resulted from a disability incurred or aggravated, in line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service.

(17) The term “non-service-connected” means, with respect to disability or death, that such disability was not incurred or aggravated, or that the death did not result from a disability incurred or aggravated, in line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service.

(18) The term “discharge or release” includes

(A) retirement from the active military, naval, or air service, and

(B) the satisfactory completion of the period of active military, naval, or air service for which a person was obligated at the time of entry into such service in the case of a person who, due to enlistment or reenlistment, was not awarded a discharge or release from such period of service at the time of such completion thereof and who, at such time, would otherwise have been eligible for the award of a discharge or release under conditions other than dishonorable.

(19) The term “State home” means a home established by a State (other than a possession) for veterans disabled by age, disease, or otherwise who by reason of such disability are incapable of earning a living. Such term also includes such a home which furnishes nursing home care for veterans.

(20) The term “State” means each of the several States, Territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. For the purpose of section 2303 andchapters 34 and 35 of this title, such term also includes the Canal Zone.

(21) The term “active duty” means—

(A) full-time duty in the Armed Forces, other than active duty for training;

(B) full-time duty (other than for training purposes) as a commissioned officer of the Regular or Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service

(i) on or after July 29, 1945, or

(ii) before that date under circumstances affording entitlement to “full military benefits” or

(iii) at any time, for the purposes of chapter 13 of this title;

(C) full-time duty as a commissioned officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization the Coast and Geodetic Survey

(i) on or after July 29, 1945, or

(ii) before that date

(I) while on transfer to one of the Armed Forces, or

(II) while, in time of war or national emergency declared by the President, assigned to duty on a project for one of the Armed Forces in an area determined by the Secretary of Defense to be of immediate military hazard, or

(III) in the Philippine Islands on December 7, 1941, and continuously in such islands thereafter, or

(iii) at any time, for the purposes of chapter 13 of this title;

(D) service as a cadet at the United States Military, Air Force, or Coast Guard Academy, or as a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy; and

(E) authorized travel to or from such duty or service.

(22) The term “active duty for training” means—

(A) full-time duty in the Armed Forces performed by Reserves for training purposes;

(B) full-time duty for training purposes performed as a commissioned officer of the Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service

(i) on or after July 29, 1945, or

(ii) before that date under circumstances affording entitlement to “full military benefits”, or

(iii) at any time, for the purposes of chapter 13 of this title;

(C) in the case of members of the Army National Guard or Air National Guard of any State, full-time duty under section 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 of title 32, or the prior corresponding provisions of law;

(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 of title 10 for a period of not less than four weeks and which must be completed by the member before the member is commissioned; and

(E) authorized travel to or from such duty.

The term does not include duty performed as a temporary member of the Coast Guard Reserve.

(23) The term “inactive duty training” means—

(A) duty (other than full-time duty) prescribed for Reserves (including commissioned officers of the Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service) by the Secretary concerned under section 206 of title 37 or any other provision of law;

(B) special additional duties authorized for Reserves (including commissioned officers of the Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service) by an authority designated by the Secretary concerned and performed by them on a voluntary basis in connection with the prescribed training or maintenance activities of the units to which they are assigned; and

(C) training (other than active duty for training) by a member of, or applicant for membership (as defined in section 8140 (g) of title 5) in, the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps prescribed under chapter 103 of title 10.

In the case of a member of the Army National Guard or Air National Guard of any State, such term means duty (other than full-time duty) under sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 of title 32, or the prior corresponding provisions of law. Such term does not include

(i) work or study performed in connection with correspondence courses,

(ii) attendance at an educational institution in an inactive status, or

(iii) duty performed as a temporary member of the Coast Guard Reserve.

(24) The term “active military, naval, or air service” includes—

(A) active duty;

(B) any period of active duty for training during which the individual concerned was disabled or died from a disease or injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty; and

(C) any period of inactive duty training during which the individual concerned was disabled or died—

(i) from an injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty; or

(ii) from an acute myocardial infarction, a cardiac arrest, or a cerebrovascular accident occurring during such training.

(25) The term “Secretary concerned” means—

(A) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army;

(B) the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to matters concerning the Navy or the Marine Corps;

(C) the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force;

(D) the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard;

(E) the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with respect to matters concerning the Public Health Service; and

(F) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to matters concerning the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization the Coast and Geodetic Survey.

(26) The term “Reserve” means a member of a reserve component of one of the Armed Forces.

(27) The term “reserve component” means, with respect to the Armed Forces—

(A) the Army Reserve;

(B) the Navy Reserve;

(C) the Marine Corps Reserve;

(D) the Air Force Reserve;

(E) the Coast Guard Reserve;

(F) the Army National Guard of the United States; and

(G) the Air National Guard of the United States.

(28) The term “nursing home care” means the accommodation of convalescents or other persons who are not acutely ill and not in need of hospital care, but who require nursing care and related medical services, if such nursing care and medical services are prescribed by, or are performed under the general direction of, persons duly licensed to provide such care. Such term includes services furnished in skilled nursing care facilities, in intermediate care facilities, and in combined facilities. It does not include domiciliary care.

(29) The term “Vietnam era” means the following:

(A) The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period.

(B) The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, in all other cases.

(30) The term “Mexican border period” means the period beginning on May 9, 1916, and ending on April 5, 1917, in the case of a veteran who during such period served in Mexico, on the borders thereof, or in the waters adjacent thereto.

(31) The term “spouse” means a person of the opposite sex who is a wife or husband.

(32) The term “former prisoner of war” means a person who, while serving in the active military, naval or air service, was forcibly detained or interned in line of duty—

(A) by an enemy government or its agents, or a hostile force, during a period of war; or

(B) by a foreign government or its agents, or a hostile force, under circumstances which the Secretary finds to have been comparable to the circumstances under which persons have generally been forcibly detained or interned by enemy governments during periods of war.

(33) The term “Persian Gulf War” means the period beginning on August 2, 1990, and ending on the date thereafter prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law.

Source

(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1106; Pub. L. 86–195, Aug. 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 424; Pub. L. 87–674, § 1,Sept. 19, 1962, 76 Stat. 558; Pub. L. 87–815, § 3,Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 927; Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(c), (d),Aug. 19, 1964, 78 Stat. 504; Pub. L. 89–311, § 2(c)(1),Oct. 31, 1965, 79 Stat. 1155; Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(d),Mar. 3, 1966, 80 Stat. 24; Pub. L. 90–77, title II, § 201,Aug. 31, 1967, 81 Stat. 181; Pub. L. 91–24, §§ 1(a), (b), 16,June 11, 1969, 83 Stat. 33, 35; Pub. L. 91–262, § 1,May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 256; Pub. L. 91–588, § 9(a), (b),Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1584; Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(a)(1), (2),Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1864; Pub. L. 92–198, § 5(a),Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 664; Pub. L. 92–540, title IV, § 407,Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1092; Pub. L. 94–169, title I, § 101(1),Dec. 23, 1975, 89 Stat. 1013; Pub. L. 94–417, § 1(b),Sept. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 1277; Pub. L. 95–126, § 3,Oct. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1108; Pub. L. 95–202, title III, § 309(a),Nov. 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 1446; Pub. L. 95–588, title III, § 301,Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2506; Pub. L. 96–22, title IV, § 401,June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 62; Pub. L. 97–37, § 3(a),Aug. 14, 1981, 95 Stat. 936; Pub. L. 97–295, § 4(2), (95)(A),Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1304, 1313; Pub. L. 97–306, title I, § 113(a),Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1432; Pub. L. 98–223, title II, § 201,Mar. 2, 1984, 98 Stat. 41; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 702(1),Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3301; Pub. L. 100–322, title I, § 103(a), title III, § 311,May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 493, 534; Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title VI, § 633(c),Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 1987; Pub. L. 101–237, § 2(a),Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2062; Pub. L. 102–25, title III, § 332,Apr. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 88; Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(d)(1),May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; Pub. L. 102–54, § 14(a)(1),June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 282; Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), 5(c)(1),Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406; Pub. L. 103–446, title XII, § 1201(a)(1),Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4682; Pub. L. 104–275, title V, § 505(a),Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3342; Pub. L. 106–419, title III, § 301(a),Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1852; Pub. L. 107–14, § 4(a)(2),June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 26; Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII, § 1704(d),Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2315; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(e)(1),Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3236; Pub. L. 109–444, § 8(b)(1),Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3313; Pub. L. 109–461, title X, §§ 1004(b)(1), 1006(b),Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3466, 3468; Pub. L. 110–389, title IV, § 402(b),Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4174.)

References in Text

For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in par. (20), see section 3602 (b) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Amendments

2008—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 110–389substituted “subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 1965 (10)” for “section 1965 (10)(B)” in introductory provisions.

2006—Par. (25)(D). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), provided that as of the enactment of Pub. L. 109–461, the amendments made by Pub. L. 109–444were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Pub. L. 109–444ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(b) ofPub. L. 109–461, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109–444note below.

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(d). See 2002 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 109–444, which made amendment identical to amendment by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

Par. (27)(B). Pub. L. 109–163substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve”.

2002—Par. (25)(D). Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(d), as amended by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1), substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”.

2001—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 107–14inserted “(other than with respect to a child who is an insurable dependent under section 1965(10)(B) of such chapter)” after “except for purposes of chapter 19 of this title” in introductory provisions.

2000—Par. (24). Pub. L. 106–419amended par. (24) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (24) read as follows: “The term ‘active military, naval, or air service’ includes active duty, any period of active duty for training during which the individual concerned was disabled or died from a disease or injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty, and any period of inactive duty training during which the individual concerned was disabled or died from an injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty.”

1996—Par. (29). Pub. L. 104–275amended par. (29) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (29) read as follows: “The term ‘Vietnam era’ means the period beginning August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975.”

1994—Par. (1). Pub. L. 103–446amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The terms ‘Secretary’ and ‘Administrator’ mean the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the terms ‘Department’ and ‘Department’ mean the Department of Veterans Affairs.”

1991—Par. (1). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.

Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in concluding provisions.

Pub. L. 102–40substituted “8502(b)” for “5202(b)” in introductory provisions.

Par. (4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3566” for “1766” in introductory provisions.

Par. (11). Pub. L. 102–25, § 332(1), inserted “the Persian Gulf War,” after “the Vietnam era,”.

Pars. (13) to (15). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.

Par. (20). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “2303” for “903”.

Par. (21)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 102–54redesignated subcls. (a), (b), and (c) as (I), (II), and (III), respectively.

Par. (32)(B). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.

Par. (33). Pub. L. 102–25, § 332(2), added par. (33).

1989—Par. (1). Pub. L. 101–237amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.”

1988—Par. (22)(D). Pub. L. 100–456, § 633(c)(1), substituted “training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 of title 10 for a period of not less than four weeks and which must be completed by the member before the member is commissioned” for “field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 of title 10”.

Par. (23)(C). Pub. L. 100–456, § 633(c)(2), added subpar. (C).

Par. (28). Pub. L. 100–322, § 103(a), substituted “who require nursing care” for “who require skilled nursing care” and “Such term includes services furnished in skilled nursing care facilities, in intermediate care facilities, and in combined facilities. It does not include domiciliary care.” for “The term includes intensive care where the nursing service is under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.”

Par. (32)(B). Pub. L. 100–322, § 311, struck out “during a period other than a period of war in which such person was held” before “under circumstances which”.

1986—Pars. (22)(C), (23), (27)(F). Pub. L. 99–576, § 702(1)(A), inserted “Army” before “National Guard”.

Par. (31). Pub. L. 99–576, § 702(1)(B), struck out “and the term ‘surviving spouse’ means a person of the opposite sex who is a widow or widower” after “husband”.

1984—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 98–223inserted provision that a person described in cl. (ii) of first sentence of subpar. (A) who was a member of a veteran’s household at the time the person became 18 years of age and who is adopted by the veteran be recognized as a legally adopted child of the veteran regardless of the age of such person at the time of the adoption.

1982—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 97–295, § 4(2), substituted “before August 26, 1961, or within two years after the veteran’s death” for “within two years after the veteran’s death or the date of enactment of this sentence”.

Par. (22)(C). Pub. L. 97–306, § 113(a)(1), struck out “and” after “of law;”.

Par. (22)(D), (E). Pub. L. 97–306, § 113(a)(2), (3), added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E).

Par. (25)(E). Pub. L. 97–295, § 4(95)(A), substituted “Health and Human Services” for “Health, Education, and Welfare”.

1981—Par. (32). Pub. L. 97–37added par. (32).

1979—Par. (4). Pub. L. 96–22designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and existing subpars. (A), (B), and (C) thereof as cls. (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and added subpar. (B).

1978—Par. (15). Pub. L. 95–588inserted “or other periodic” after “monthly”.

1977—Par. (18). Pub. L. 95–126designated existing provisions as cl. (A) and added cl. (B).

Par. (29). Pub. L. 95–202substituted “May 7, 1975” for “such date as shall thereafter be determined by Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of the Congress.”

1976—Par. (19). Pub. L. 94–417struck out “of any war (including the Indian Wars)” before “disabled” and “of any war” after “care for veterans”.

1975—Par. (3). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(A), substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow”, “person of the opposite sex” for “woman”, “spouse” for “wife” wherever appearing, “the veteran’s” for “his” wherever appearing, “with the veteran” for “with him”, “person” for “man” wherever appearing and “himself or herself” for “herself”.

Par. (4). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(B), substituted “regular contributions toward the person’s support from some individual other than the veteran or the veteran’s spouse” for “regular contribution toward his support from some individual other than the veteran or his spouse”.

Par. (5). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(C), substituted “before the veteran’s entry” for “before his entry”.

Pars. (13) to (15). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(D)–(F), substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” wherever appearing.

Par. (31). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(G), added par. (31).

1972—Par. (4). Pub. L. 92–540inserted provision recognizing as a legally adopted child a person who has been placed for adoption under an agreement entered into by the adopting parent or parents with an agency authorized by law to so act.

1971—Par. (30). Pub. L. 92–198struck out service requirement of 90 days or more.

1970—Par. (4). Pub. L. 91–262inserted provision recognizing an adopted child of a veteran as a dependent from the date of issuance of an interlocutory decree.

Par. (11). Pub. L. 91–588, § 9(a), inserted reference to the Mexican border period.

Par. (21)(C). Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(a)(1), included within “active duty” duty as a commissioned officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization.

Par. (25)(F). Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(a)(2), inserted “the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization” before “the Coast and Geodetic Survey”.

Par. (30). Pub. L. 91–588, § 9(b), added par. (30).

1969—Par. (3). Pub. L. 91–24, § 16, substituted “September 16, 1962” for “enactment of the 1962 amendment to this paragraph”.

Par. (23)(A). Pub. L. 91–24, § 1(a), substituted “section 206 of title 37” for “section 301 of title 37”.

Par. (25)(D). Pub. L. 91–24, § 1(b), substituted “Secretary of Transportation” for “Secretary of the Treasury”.

1967—Par. (11). Pub. L. 90–77, § 201(a), included Vietnam era within definition of “period of war” and substituted “the date” for “a date”.

Par. (29). Pub. L. 90–77, § 201(b), added par. (29).

1966—Par. (20). Pub. L. 89–358defined “State” to include the Canal Zone for the purpose of section 903 andchapters 34 and 35 of this title.

1965—Par. (4)(C). Pub. L. 89–311substituted “twenty-three years” for “twenty-one years”.

1964—Par. (19). Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(c), included within “State home” a home which furnishes nursing home care for veterans of any war.

Par. (28). Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(d), added par. (28).

1962—Par. (3). Pub. L. 87–674inserted requirement that a widow, in cases not involving remarriage, must not, since the death of the veteran and after the enactment of this amendment, have lived with another man and held herself out openly to the public to be the wife of such other man, and struck out “(unless the purported remarriage is void)” after “who has not remarried”.

Par. (26). Pub. L. 87–815substituted “ ‘Reserve’ means a member” for “ ‘Reserves’ means members”.

1959—Par. (4). Pub. L. 86–195provided that a person shall be deemed, as of the date of death of a veteran, to be the legally adopted child of the veteran if such person was at the time of the veteran’s death living in the veteran’s household and was legally adopted by the surviving spouse of the veteran within two years after the veteran’s death or Aug. 25, 1959, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 86–195, provided that such person was not receiving regular contributions toward his support from some individual other than the veteran or his spouse, or from any public or private welfare organization.

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1004(b),Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3466, provided that the amendment made by section 1004(b) is effective Nov. 25, 2002.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 8(b),Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3313, which provided that the amendment made by section 8(b)(1) would be effective Nov. 25, 2002, was repealed by Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b),Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3468, set out below.

Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) ofPub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Effective Date of 2001 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–14, § 4(g),June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 30, provided that:

“(1) The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1965 and 1967 to 1970 of this title] shall take effect on the first day of the first month that begins more than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [June 5, 2001].

“(2) Each Secretary concerned, acting in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall take such action as is necessary to ensure that during the period between the date of the enactment of this Act and the effective date determined under paragraph (1) each eligible member—

“(A) is furnished an explanation of the insurance benefits available for dependents under the amendments made by this section; and

“(B) is afforded an opportunity before such effective date to make elections that are authorized under those amendments to be made with respect to dependents.

“(3) For purposes of paragraph (2):

“(A) The term ‘Secretary concerned’ has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

“(B) The term ‘eligible member’ means a member of the uniformed services described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of section 1967 (a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, as amended by subsection (b)(1).”

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Section 505(d) ofPub. L. 104–275provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1116 and 1710 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1997. No benefit may be paid or provided by reason of such amendments for any period before such date.”

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–456applicable only with respect to training performed after Sept. 30, 1988, see section 633(e) ofPub. L. 100–456, set out as a note under section 2109 of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Effective Date of 1982 Amendment

Section 113(d) ofPub. L. 97–306, as amended by Pub. L. 98–223, title II, § 210,Mar. 2, 1984, 98 Stat. 45, provided that: “The amendments made by subsections (a) [amending this section] and (b) [repealing former section 403 of this title] and the provisions of subsection (c) [set out as a note under section 8140 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees]—

“(1) with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982, shall take effect as of October 1, 1982; and

“(2) with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated before October 1, 1982, shall take effect as of October 1, 1983.”

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Section 401 ofPub. L. 95–588provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification] to title 38, United States Code, shall become effective on January 1, 1979.”

Effective Date of 1977 Amendments

Section 501 ofPub. L. 95–202provided that: “The provisions of this Act [see Tables for classification] shall become effective on the first day of the first month beginning 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 23, 1977], except that the provisions of title I and section 304 (a)(1)(A) shall be effective retroactively to October 1, 1977, the provisions of sections 201 and 202 shall become effective on January 1, 1978, the provisions of section 203 shall be effective retroactively to May 31, 1976, and the provisions of sections 301, 302(2), 304(a)(1)(B), 304(a)(2), 305(a)(3), 305(b)(2), 305(b)(3), 305(b)(4), 305(c), 306, 307, 308, 309, and 310 and of title IV shall be effective upon enactment [Nov. 23, 1977].”

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–126effective Oct. 8, 1977, see section 5 ofPub. L. 95–126, set out as a note under section 5303 of this title.

Effective Date of 1975 Amendment

Section 101 ofPub. L. 94–169provided that the amendment made by that section is effective Jan. 1, 1976.

Effective Date of 1971 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 92–198effective Jan. 1, 1972, see section 6 ofPub. L. 92–198, set out as a note under section 1521 of this title.

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 91–588effective Jan. 1, 1971, see section 10(a) ofPub. L. 91–588, set out as a note under section 1521 of this title.

Effective Date of 1967 Amendment

Section 405 ofPub. L. 90–77provided that:

“(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this Act [see Tables for classification] shall become effective on the first day of the first calendar month which begins more than ten days after the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 31, 1967].

“(b) The amendments made by section 203 of this Act [amending sections 602 and 612 [now 1702 and 1712 of this title] shall become effective upon enactment [Aug. 31, 1967].

“(c) The amendments made by title II [§§ 201–204] of this Act [amending this section] relating to the payment of burial benefits in the case of veterans of the Vietnam era shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 31, 1967]. If the burial allowance authorized by section 902 [now 2302] of title 38, United States Code is payable solely by virtue of the enactment of this Act, the two-year period for filing applications, referred to in section 904 [now 2304] of such title 38, shall not end, with respect to an individual whose death occurred prior to the enactment of this Act; before the expiration of the two-year period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act; or in any case involving the correction of a discharge after the date of enactment of this Act; before the expiration of two years from the date of such correction.”

Effective Date of 1965 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 89–311effective first day of second calendar month following Oct. 31, 1965, see section 9 ofPub. L. 89–311, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Short Title of 2011 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–56, title II, § 201,Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 712, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011’.”

Pub. L. 112–53, § 1,Nov. 9, 2011, 125 Stat. 548, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011’.”

Pub. L. 112–37, § 1(a),Oct. 5, 2011, 125 Stat. 392, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1703, 2013, 2021, 2031, 2033, 2041, 2044, 2061, 2066, 2102A, 3729, 5317, 5317A, 8104, and 8118 of this title and section 653 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011’.”

Pub. L. 112–26, § 1,Aug. 3, 2011, 125 Stat. 268, provided that: “This Act [amending section 3729 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3313 and 3729 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011’.”

Pub. L. 111–377, § 1(a),Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4106, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 3315A of this title, amending sections 3031, 3034, 3108, 3301, 3311, 3313, 3315, 3316, 3319, 3322, 3323, 3512, 3671 to 3673, 3675, 3679, 3680, 3681, 3684, and 3689 of this title and section 2006 of Title 10, Armed Forces, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3031, 3034, 3108, 3301, 3311, 3313, 3315, 3315A, 3319, 3322, 3680, and 3684 of this title and section 2006 of Title 10] may be cited as the ‘Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010’.”

Short Title of 2010 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–275, § 1(a),Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2864, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 2021A and 2108 of this title and sections 597 to 597b of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense, amending sections 107, 315, 503, 1114, 1311, 1318, 1503, 1521, 1541, 1542, 1717, 1785, 1922A, 1967, 1968, 1977, 1980, 1980A, 2021, 2044, 2106, 2301, 2303, 2306, 2402, 3120, 3313, 3316, 3318, 3319, 3321, 3485, 3512, 3684, 3692, 3729, 3732, 3733, 3901, 3902, 4102A, 4303, 4324, 5111, 5503, 5510, 5723, 5727, 7325, 7903, 8104, 8111A, 8117, and 8127 of this title, section 1316 of Title 2, The Congress, section 416 of Title 3, The President, and sections 527, 531 to 533, and 535 to 537 of Title 50, Appendix, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 107, 1114, 1318, 1503, 1521, 1922A, 1968, 1977, 1980, 1980A, 2106, 2303, 2400, 2402, 3120, 3317, 3485, 3732, 3901, 3902, 4102A, 4301, 4303, 5111, and 8127 of this title and section 2913 of Title 29, Labor, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1117, 1980A, and 5101 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010’.”

Pub. L. 111–275, title I, § 104(a),Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2867, provided that: “This section [amending section 8127 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 8127 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Small Business Verification Act’.”

Pub. L. 111–275, title V, § 502(a),Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2882, provided that: “This section [amending sections 107, 2301, 2306, and 2402 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 107 and 2402 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Corey Shea Act’.”

Pub. L. 111–247, § 1,Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2623, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as [the] ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010’.”

Pub. L. 111–163, § 1(a),May 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 1130, provided that: “This Act [enacting chapter 75 and sections 118, 1720G, 1730A, 1786, 7311A, 7321A, 7459, and 7618 of this title, amending sections 111, 542, 544, 902, 903, 1705, 1710, 1710E, 1712A, 1717, 1720, 1720D, 1729, 1781, 1782, 2012, 7306, 7311, 7332, 7361 to 7364, 7366, 7401, 7403 to 7405, 7410, 7431, 7451 to 7456, 7456A, 7612, 7618, and 7681 to 7683 of this title, renumbering sections 7364A and 7618 of this title as sections 7365 and 7619, respectively, repealing sections 7365 and 8107 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 111, 523, 542, 1703, 1710, 1712, 1712A, 1717, 1720G, 7306, 7404, 7431, 7501, and 7681 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 527 and 1703 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010’.”

Short Title of 2009 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–81, § 1,Oct. 22, 2009, 123 Stat. 2137, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 117 of this title, amending section 1105 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 117 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009’.”

Pub. L. 111–37, § 1,June 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1927, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, and 1313 to 1315 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009’.”

Short Title of 2008 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–389, § 1(a),Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4145, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 321, 322, 521A, 532, 546, 1156, 3122, 4327, 4335, 5121A, 7288, and 7732A of this title and section 535a of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense, amending this section, sections 502, 544, 1112, 1161, 1922, 1965, 1967 to 1969, 1973, 2103, 2306, 3105, 3120, 3512, 3673, 3676, 3677, 3686, 3691, 3703, 3707, 3707A, 3710, 4103, 4110A, 4322 to 4324, 4332, 5103, 5317, 7253, 7257, 7268, 7285, 7296, 7731, and 8127 of this title, section 3711 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and section 527 of Title 50, Appendix, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 322, 521A, 1156, 1161, 1967 to 1969, 1973, 2306, 3703, 4332, 5101, 5103, 5121A, 5302A, and 7732A of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under section 5101 of this title and section 1212 of Title 10, Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–387, § 1(a),Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4110, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 1729B, 2044, 7330A, and 8119 of this title, amending sections 111, 542, 1701, 1703, 1708, 1710, 1710A, 1712A, 1725, 1728, 1729, 1782, 1803, 2013, 2022, 2023, 2043, 2065, 4110, 7314, 7320, 7321, 7325, 7328, 7402, 7458, 8104, and 8117 of this title, repealing section 7368 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 111, 1701, 1703, 1712A, 1720A, 1803, 2044, 7311, and 8119 of this title, amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1710B and 1712A of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 7333 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–324, § 1,Sept. 24, 2008, 122 Stat. 3549, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–252, title I, § 1303(d),June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2328, provided that: “This section [enacting section 5302A of this title and provisions set out as notes under section 5302A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–252, title V, § 5001,June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2357, provided that: “This title [enacting chapter 33 of this title and sections 16132a and 16163a of Title 10, Armed Forces, amending sections 3015, 3020, 3033, 3485, 3674, 3688 to 3690, 3692, 3695, 3697, and 3697A of this title and sections 16133 and 16163 of Title 10, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3015 and 3301 of this title and section 16163 of Title 10] may be cited as the ‘Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008’.”

Short Title of 2007 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–157, § 1(a),Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1831, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 5317A of this title, amending sections 1114, 1160, 2306, 2408, and 3485 of this title and section 653 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2306 and 2408 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007’.”

Pub. L. 110–111, § 1,Nov. 5, 2007, 121 Stat. 1035, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007’.”

Pub. L. 110–110, § 1,Nov. 5, 2007, 121 Stat. 1031, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 1720F of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 1720F of this title] may be cited as the ‘Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act’.”

Short Title of 2006 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1(a),Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3403, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–461, title IX, § 901,Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3450, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter III of chapter 57 and chapter 79 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Information Security Enhancement Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–444, § 1(a),Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3304, which provided that the Act (see Tables for classification) could be cited as the “Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006”, was repealed by Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b),Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3468, set out below.

Pub. L. 109–361, § 1,Oct. 16, 2006, 120 Stat. 2062, provided that: “This Act [amending section 1311 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–233, § 1(a),June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 397, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–228, § 1,May 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 387, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 2413 of this title, section 1387 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and provisions set out as a note under section 2413 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act’.”

Short Title of 2005 Amendments

Pub. L. 109–111, § 1,Nov. 22, 2005, 119 Stat. 2362, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005’.”

Pub. L. 109–80, § 1,Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2045, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1967, 1969, 1970, and 1977 of this title and enacting and repealing provisions set out as notes under section 1967 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Enhancement Act of 2005’.”

Short Title of 2004 Amendments

Pub. L. 108–454, § 1(a),Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3598, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004’.”

Pub. L. 108–454, title I, § 101,Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3600, provided that: “This title [amending sections 3011, 3012, 3032, 3232, 3452, 3501, 3512, 3532, 3672, 3675, 3677, 3684, 3687, and 3694 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3032, 3233, 3675, and 3687 of this title and section 16131 of Title 10, Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Earn and Learn Act of 2004’.”

Pub. L. 108–445, § 1,Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2636, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 7456A of this title, amending sections 7404, 7431 to 7433, and 7452 of this title, omitting sections 7434 to 7440 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 7431 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Enhancement Act of 2004’.”

Pub. L. 108–422, § 1(a),Nov. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2379, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 1744, 7327, 7328, and 8118 of this title, amending sections 305, 1703, 1710B, 1720D, 1741, 2013, 7401, 7803, 8104, 8109, 8111, 8122, and 8164 to 8166 of this title, repealing section 8116 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1710B, 1744, 7327, 7328, 7451, 8110, and 8118 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 1710B of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004’.”

Pub. L. 108–363, § 1,Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1705, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004’.”

Short Title of 2003 Amendments

Pub. L. 108–183, § 1(a),Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2651, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 1821, 4113, 5109B, and 7112 of this title and section 657f of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, amending sections 103, 107, 315, 544, 1104, 1112, 1303, 1311, 1322, 1729A, 1804, 1811, 1831, 1834, 1917, 1952, 1974, 2101, 2102, 2303, 2307, 2402, 2408, 3015, 3452, 3462, 3471, 3485, 3512, 3532, 3534, 3542, 3564, 3675, 3687, 3692, 3702, 3729, 3732, 3733, 3902, 4102A, 5101, 5102, 5103, 5121, 5301, 5317, 5318, 6105, and 7723 of this title, repealing sections 3698 and 3699 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 103, 107, 1154, 1917, 2102, 2402, 3452, 3462, 3485, 3512, 3532, 3698, 3729, 4102A, 4113, 5101, 5102, 5103, 5121, 6105, and 7723 of this title, amending provisions set out as a note under section 103 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 5101 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits Act of 2003’.”

Pub. L. 108–170, § 1(a),Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2042, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 7307 and 7364A of this title, amending sections 516, 1701, 1710, 1710A, 1712, 1718, 1720, 1722A, 1734, 2041, 2065, 7303, 7316, 7321, 7366, 7368, 7401 to 7405, 7409, 7421, 7454, 7802, 8104, 8107, 8121, 8153, and 8163 to 8165 of this title and section 1680f of Title 25, Indians, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 7316, 7401, 7454, and 8121 of this title and section 1680f of Title 25, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1710B and 1712A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003’.”

Pub. L. 108–147, § 1,Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1885, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003’.”

Short Title of 2002 Amendments

Pub. L. 107–330, § 1(a),Dec. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2820, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 3707A of this title, amending sections 103, 107, 112, 1114, 1115, 1160, 1162, 1311, 1313, 1314, 1562, 1701, 1705, 1707, 1710, 1729B, 1781, 2106, 2301, 2306, 2411, 3011, 3014A, 3018C, 3031, 3035, 3103, 3485, 3512, 3674, 3689, 3703, 3734, 7261, 7292, and 7315 of this title, section 6103 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and section 511 of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 103, 112, 1562, 2306, 2409, 3035, 3103, 3512, 3703, 3729, 7261, and 7292 of this title and section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 2306 and 2400 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits Act of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–288, § 1(a),Nov. 7, 2002, 116 Stat. 2033, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 4112 and 4215 of this title, amending sections 3117, 4101 to 4104, 4106, 4107, 4109, 4211, 4212, and 4214 of this title, repealing section 4104A of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 4100, 4101, 4102, 4102A, 4103A, 4106, 4107, 4211, 4214, and 4215 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Jobs for Veterans Act’.”

Pub. L. 107–287, § 1,Nov. 7, 2002, 116 Stat. 2024, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 1785, 7325, 7326, and 8117 of this title, amending sections 308 and 8111A of this title and section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 7325 and 7326 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note preceding section 8117 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–247, § 1,Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1517, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–135, § 1(a),Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2446, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 1782 to 1784 and 7324 of this title, amending sections 103, 1701, 1705 to 1707, 1710, 1711, 1712A, 1714, 1729, 1729A, 1781, 7303, 7306, 7426, 7451, 7454, 7631, 7672, 7673, 7682, 7683, 8110 to 8111A, 8152, 8502, 8520, and 8521 of this title and sections 8415 and 8422 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, renumbering section 1713 of this title as section 1781 of this title, repealing sections 7676 and 7684 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1705, 1710, 7303, 7311, 7324, 7451, 7454, 7631, and 7682 of this title and section 8415 of Title 5] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001’.”

Short Title of 2001 Amendments

Pub. L. 107–103, § 1(a),Dec. 27, 2001, 115 Stat. 976, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001’.”

Pub. L. 107–95, § 1(a),Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 903, provided that: “This Act [enacting chapter 20 of this title, amending sections 1706, 1720A, 2031, 2033, 2034, 2051, 2052, 4103A, 4104, 8122, and 8162 of this title and sections 1437f and 11312 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, renumbering sections 1771 to 1774 of this title as sections 2031 to 2034 of this title, respectively, section 3735 of this title as section 2041 of this title, and sections 3772 to 3775 of this title as sections 2051 to 2054 of this title, respectively, repealing sections 3771 and 4111 of this title and section 11448 of Title 42, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2001, 2061, and 8162 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under section 7721 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001’.”

Pub. L. 107–94, § 1(a),Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 900, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001’.”

Pub. L. 107–14, § 1(a),June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 25, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001’.”

Short Title of 2000 Amendments

Pub. L. 106–475, § 1,Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2096, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 5100, 5102 to 5103A, and 5126 of this title, amending sections 5106 and 5107 of this title, repealing former sections 5102 and 5103 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 5107 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000’.”

Pub. L. 106–419, § 1(a),Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1822, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000’.”

Pub. L. 106–413, § 1,Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1798, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2000’.”

Short Title of 1999 Amendments

Pub. L. 106–118, § 1(a),Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1601, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999’.”

Pub. L. 106–117, § 1(a),Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1545, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act’.”

Pub. L. 106–117, title V, § 501(a),Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1573, provided that: “This section [amending section 1318 of this title] may be cited as the ‘John William Rolen Act’.”

Pub. L. 106–117, title X, § 1001,Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1587, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 7257 and 7299 of this title, amending sections 7253, 7254, 7281, and 7296 to 7298 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 7253 and 7296 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Amendments of 1999’.”

Short Title of 1998 Amendments

Pub. L. 105–368, § 1(a),Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3315, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998’.”

Pub. L. 105–368, title VIII, § 801,Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3352, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 7671 to 7676 and 7681 to 7684 of this title, amending sections 7601 to 7604, 7632, and 7636 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 7601 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Incentive Act of 1998’.”

Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title XVI, § 1601,Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–742, provided that: “This title [enacting section 1118 of this title, amending sections 1113 and 1117 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1117 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998’.”

Pub. L. 105–178, title VIII, § 8201,June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 492, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 8201–8209) of title VIII of Pub. L. 105–178, amending sections 1110, 1131, 1311, 2102, 3015, and 3902 of this title and section 16131 of Title 10, Armed Forces, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1311, 1521, 2102, 3015, and 3902 of this title and sections 1174 and 16131 of Title 10] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits Act of 1998’.”

Short Title of 1997 Amendments

Pub. L. 105–114, § 1(a),Nov. 21, 1997, 111 Stat. 2277, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 319, 516, 1771 to 1774, and 7322 of this title, amending sections 1710, 1717, 1720, 1720A, 1720C, 1801, 1804, 1806, 2303, 3015, 3018C, 3680A, 3735, 3761, 3762, 5310, 7618, 8153, and 8169 of this title and sections 11448 and 11450 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, repealing section 8168 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 319, 516, 1710, 1801, 7322, and 7611 of this title, amending provisions set out as a note under section 7721 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under sections 527, 1712, 1718, and 7721 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1997’.”

Pub. L. 105–98, § 1(a),Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2155, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997’.”

Pub. L. 105–33, title VIII, § 8001(a),Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 663, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 1103, 1303, and 1729A of this title, amending sections 712, 1710, 1722A, 1729, 3720, 3726, 3729, 3732, 5302, 5317, and 5503 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 712, 1729, 1729A, and 3726 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 1710 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1997’.”

Short Title of 1996 Amendments

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 104–275provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996’.”

Section 401 of title IV of Pub. L. 104–275provided that: “This title [amending sections 1315, 1965, 1967 to 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977, 3017, and 3224 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1965 and 1968 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Insurance Reform Act of 1996’.”

Pub. L. 104–263, § 1,Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3212, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1996’.”

Pub. L. 104–262, § 1(a),Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3177, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996’.”

Pub. L. 104–106, div. B, title XXVIII, § 2822(a),Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 556, provided that: “This section [enacting section 3708 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 3708 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Military Housing Assistance Act of 1995’.”

Short Title of 1995 Amendment

Pub. L. 104–57, § 1,Nov. 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 555, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1995’.”

Short Title of 1994 Amendments

Pub. L. 103–452, § 1(a),Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4783, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Programs Extension Act of 1994’.”

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 103–446provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994’.”

Section 101 of title I of Pub. L. 103–446provided that: “This Act [probably means title I of Pub. L. 103–446, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Persian Gulf War Veterans’ Benefits Act’.”

Pub. L. 103–418, § 1,Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4336, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1994’.”

Pub. L. 103–353, § 1,Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3149, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994’.”

Pub. L. 103–271, § 1,July 1, 1994, 108 Stat. 740, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Board of Veterans’ Appeals Administrative Procedures Improvement Act of 1994’.”

Short Title of 1993 Amendments

Pub. L. 103–140, § 1(a),Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1485, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rates Amendments of 1993’.”

Pub. L. 103–66, title XII, § 12001,Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 413, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1993’.”

Short Title of 1992 Amendments

Pub. L. 102–590, § 1,Nov. 10, 1992, 106 Stat. 5136, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992’.”

Pub. L. 102–585, § 1(a),Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 4943, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care Act of 1992’.”

Pub. L. 102–585, title I, § 101,Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 4944, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Women Veterans Health Programs Act of 1992’.”

Pub. L. 102–578, § 1,Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4774, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Radiation Exposure Amendments of 1992’.”

Pub. L. 102–568, § 1(a),Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4320, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1992’.”

Pub. L. 102–568, title I, § 101,Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4321, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Reform Act of 1992’.”

Pub. L. 102–547, § 1,Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3633, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Home Loan Program Amendments of 1992’.”

Pub. L. 102–510, § 1,Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3318, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1992’.”

Pub. L. 102–405, § 1(a),Oct. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 1972, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Medical Programs Amendments of 1992’.”

Short Title of 1991 Amendments

Pub. L. 102–152, § 1(a),Nov. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 985, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991’.”

Pub. L. 102–127, § 1,Oct. 10, 1991, 105 Stat. 619, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Educational Assistance Amendments of 1991’.”

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 102–86provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991’.”

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 102–83provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Codification Act’.”

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 102–40provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Health-Care Personnel Act of 1991’.”

Section 101 of title I of Pub. L. 102–40provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Physician and Dentist Recruitment and Retention Act of 1991’.”

Section 201 of title II of Pub. L. 102–40provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Labor Relations Improvement Act of 1991’.”

Section 331 ofPub. L. 102–25provided that: “This part [part C (§§ 331–341) of title III of Pub. L. 102–25, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Persian Gulf War Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1991’.”

Pub. L. 102–4, § 1,Feb. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 11, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Agent Orange Act of 1991’.”

Pub. L. 102–3, § 1(a),Feb. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 7, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Amendments of 1991’.”

Short Title of 1990 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–366, § 1,Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 430, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Pay Act of 1990’.”

Short Title of 1989 Amendments

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 101–237provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989’.”

Section 301 of title III of Pub. L. 101–237provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989’.”

Section 401 of title IV of Pub. L. 101–237provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Education and Employment Amendments of 1989’.”

Pub. L. 101–94, § 1,Aug. 16, 1989, 103 Stat. 617, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Court of Veterans Appeals Judges Retirement Act’.”

Short Title of 1988 Amendments

Pub. L. 100–689, § 1,Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4161, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits and Programs Improvement Act of 1988’.”

Pub. L. 100–687, div. A, § 1(a),Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4105, provided that: “This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Judicial Review Act’.”

Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, § 1001(a),Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4122, provided that: “This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988’.”

For short title of Pub. L. 100–527as the “Department of Veterans Affairs Act”, see section 1 ofPub. L. 100–527, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.

Pub. L. 100–323, § 1(a),May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 556, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Employment, Training, and Counseling Amendments of 1988’.”

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 100–322provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits and Services Act of 1988’.”

Pub. L. 100–321, § 1,May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 485, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Radiation-Exposed Veterans Compensation Act of 1988’.”

Pub. L. 100–253, § 1,Feb. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 20, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Home Loan Program Emergency Amendments of 1988’.”

Short Title of 1987 Amendments

Pub. L. 100–227, § 1(a),Dec. 31, 1987, 101 Stat. 1552, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1987’.”

Pub. L. 100–198, § 1(a),Dec. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 1315, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Home Loan Program Improvements and Property Rehabilitation Act of 1987’.”

Pub. L. 100–48, § 1,June 1, 1987, 101 Stat. 331, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘New GI Bill Continuation Act’.”

Short Title of 1986 Amendments

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 99–576provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement and Health-Care Authorization Act of 1986’.”

Pub. L. 99–272, title XIX, § 19001(a),Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 372, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health-Care Amendments of 1986’.”

Pub. L. 99–238, § 1,Jan. 13, 1986, 99 Stat. 1765, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985’.”

Short Title of 1985 Amendment

Pub. L. 99–166, § 1(a),Dec. 3, 1985, 99 Stat. 941, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1985’.”

Short Title of 1984 Amendments

Pub. L. 98–543, § 1(a),Oct. 24, 1984, 98 Stat. 2735, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984’.”

For short title of Pub. L. 98–542as the “Veterans’ Dioxin and Radiation Exposure Compensation Standards Act”, see section 1 ofPub. L. 98–542, set out as a note under section 1154 of this title.

Pub. L. 98–528, § 1(a),Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2686, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care Act of 1984’.”

Pub. L. 98–525, title VII, § 701,Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2553, as amended by Pub. L. 100–48, § 2,June 1, 1987, 101 Stat. 331, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984’.”

Section 1 ofPub. L. 98–223provided in part: “That (a) this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984’.”

Short Title of 1983 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–160, § 1(a),Nov. 21, 1983, 97 Stat. 993, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care Amendments of 1983’.”

Short Title of 1982 Amendments

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 97–306provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982’.”

Pub. L. 97–251, § 1(a),Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 711, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Programs Improvement and Extension Act of 1982’.”

Pub. L. 97–174, § 1,May 4, 1982, 96 Stat. 70, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration and Department of Defense Health Resources Sharing and Emergency Operations Act’.”

Short Title of 1981 Amendments

Pub. L. 97–72, § 1(a),Nov. 3, 1981, 95 Stat. 1047, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981’.”

Pub. L. 97–72, title III, § 301,Nov. 3, 1981, 95 Stat. 1055, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Small Business Loan Act of 1981’.”

Pub. L. 97–66, § 1(a),Oct. 17, 1981, 95 Stat. 1026, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981’.”

Pub. L. 97–37, § 1(a),Aug. 14, 1981, 95 Stat. 935, provided that: “this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Former Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 1981’.”

Short Title of 1980 Amendments

Pub. L. 96–466, § 1(a),Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2171, provided that: “this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Rehabilitation and Education Amendments of 1980’.”

Pub. L. 96–385, § 1(a),Oct. 7, 1980, 94 Stat. 1528, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980’.”

Pub. L. 96–330, § 1(a),Aug. 26, 1980, 94 Stat. 1030, provided that: “this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1980’.”

Short Title of 1979 Amendments

Pub. L. 96–151, § 1(a),Dec. 20, 1979, 93 Stat. 1092, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Programs Extension and Improvement Act of 1979’.”

Pub. L. 96–128, § 1,Nov. 28, 1979, 93 Stat. 982, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979’.”

Section 1(a) ofPub. L. 96–22provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care Amendments of 1979’.”

Short Title of 1978 Amendments

Section 1 ofPub. L. 95–588provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ and Survivors’ Pension Improvement Act of 1978’.”

Pub. L. 95–520, § 1,Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1820, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Programs Extension Act of 1978’.”

Pub. L. 95–479, § 1(a),Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1560, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978’.”

Pub. L. 95–476, § 1(a),Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1497, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Housing Benefits Act of 1978’.”

Short Title of 1977 Amendments

Pub. L. 95–204, § 1,Dec. 2, 1977, 91 Stat. 1455, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] be cited as the ‘Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1977’.”

Section 1 ofPub. L. 95–202provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977’.”

Pub. L. 95–201, § 1,Nov. 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 1429, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Physician and Dentist Pay Comparability Amendments of 1977’.”

Pub. L. 95–117, § 1,Oct. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 1063, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1977’.”

Pub. L. 95–62, § 1,July 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 262, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘State Veterans’ Home Assistance Improvement Act of 1977’.”

Short Title of 1976 Amendments

Pub. L. 94–581, § 1,Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2842, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Omnibus Health Care Act of 1976’.”

Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 201,Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2855, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Medical Technical and Conforming Amendments of 1976’.”

Pub. L. 94–502, § 1,Oct. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 2383, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976’.”

Pub. L. 94–502, § 401,Oct. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 2392, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Post-Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Act of 1977’.”

Pub. L. 94–433, § 1,Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1374, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976’.”

Pub. L. 94–432, § 1,Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1369, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1976’.”

Pub. L. 94–324, § 1,June 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 720, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Housing Amendments Act of 1976’.”

Short Title of 1975 Amendments

Section 1 ofPub. L. 94–169provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans and Survivors Pension Interim Adjustment Act of 1975’.”

Pub. L. 94–123, § 1,Oct. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 669, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Physician and Dentist Pay Comparability Act of 1975’.”

Pub. L. 94–71, § 1,Aug. 5, 1975, 89 Stat. 395, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1975’.”

Short Title of 1974 Amendments

Pub. L. 93–602, title II, § 201,Jan. 2, 1975, 88 Stat. 1958, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Education and Rehabilitation Equalization Amendments Act of 1974’.”

Pub. L. 93–569, § 1,Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1863, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Housing Act of 1974’.”

Pub. L. 93–538, § 1,Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1736, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Disabled Veterans’ and Servicemen’s Automobile and Adaptive Equipment Amendments of 1974’.”

Pub. L. 93–527, § 1,Dec. 21, 1974, 88 Stat. 1702, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1974’.”

Pub. L. 93–508, § 1,Dec. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1578, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974’.”

Pub. L. 93–295, § 1,May 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 180, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1974’.”

Pub. L. 93–289, § 1,May 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 165, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Insurance Act of 1974’.”

Short Title of 1973 Amendments

Pub. L. 93–82, § 1,Aug. 2, 1973, 87 Stat. 179, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care Expansion Act of 1973’.”

Pub. L. 93–43, § 1,June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 75, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Cemeteries Act of 1973’.”

Short Title of 1972 Amendments

Pub. L. 92–541, § 1,Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1100, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Medical School Assistance and Health Manpower Training Act of 1972’.”

Section 1 ofPub. L. 92–540provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972’.”

Section 501 of title V of Pub. L. 92–540provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Employment and Readjustment Act of 1972’.”

Pub. L. 92–328, § 1,June 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 393, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation and Relief Act of 1972’.”

Short Title of 1971 Amendment

Pub. L. 91–666, § 1,Jan. 11, 1971, 84 Stat. 1998, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Disabled Veterans’ and Servicemen’s Automobile Assistance Act of 1970’.”

Short Title of 1970 Amendments

Pub. L. 91–506, § 1,Oct. 23, 1970, 84 Stat. 1108, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Housing Act of 1970’.”

Pub. L. 91–219, § 1,Mar. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 76, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Education and Training Amendments Act of 1970’.”

Short Title of 1967 Amendment

Section 1 ofPub. L. 90–77provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Pension and Readjustment Assistance Act of 1967’.”

Short Title of 1966 Amendments

Pub. L. 89–785, § 1,Nov. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 1368, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Hospitalization and Medical Services Modernization Amendments of 1966’.”

Section 1 ofPub. L. 89–358provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966’.”

Short Title of 1959 Amendment

Pub. L. 86–211, § 1,Aug. 29, 1959, 73 Stat. 432, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Pension Act of 1959’.”

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468 (b), 551 (d), 552 (d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109–444

Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b),Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3468, provided that: “If this Act is enacted after the enactment of the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 [Pub. L. 109–444, approved Dec. 21, 2006], then as of the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 22, 2006], the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 [see Tables for classification] and the amendments made by that Act shall be deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 and the amendments made by that Act shall cease to be in effect.”

Redesignation of Sections; Coordination of Redesignations With Other Amendments by Pub. L. 102–83

Section 5 ofPub. L. 102–83provided that:

“(a) Redesignation of Sections To Conform To Chapter Numbers.—Each section contained in any of chapters 11 through 23 is redesignated by replacing the first digit of the section number with the number of the chapter containing that section. Each section contained in any of chapters 24 through 42 is redesignated so that the first two digits of the section number of that section are the same as the chapter number of the chapter containing that section.

“(b) Tables of Sections and Chapters.—(1) The tables of sections at the beginning of the chapters referred to in subsection (a) are revised so as to conform the section references in those tables to the redesignations made by that subsection.

“(2) The table of chapters before part I and the tables of chapters at the beginning of parts I, II, and III are revised so as to conform the section references in those tables to the redesignations made by subsection (a).

“(c) Cross-References.—(1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.

“(2) Any reference in a provision of law other than title 38, United States Code, to a section redesignated by subsection (a) shall be deemed to refer to the section as so redesignated.

“(d) Rule for Execution.—The redesignations made by subsection (a) and the amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall be executed after any other amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification].”

Study of Benefits Payable to Persons Residing Outside the United States; Report and Recommendations Not Later Than February 1, 1980

Pub. L. 96–22, title IV, § 402,June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 63, authorized Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, in consultation with Secretary of State, to carry out a comprehensive study of benefits payable under this title to persons residing outside the fifty States and the District of Columbia and required submission of a report to Congress and to President on results of such study not later than Feb. 1, 1980.

Disability Compensation or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Award; Effective Date

Section 6(b) ofPub. L. 91–621provided effective date for an award by Veteran’s Administration arising from injury or death occurring prior to Dec. 31, 1970, and based on a claim arising from amendments made to pars. (21)(C) and (25)(F) of this section and section 5305 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 271(3),Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3094.

Proc. No. 4373. Terminal Date Respecting Service During Vietnam Era

Proc. No. 4373, May 7, 1975, 40 F.R. 20257, provided:

The Congress has provided that entitlement to certain veterans benefits be limited to persons serving in the Armed Forces during the period, beginning August 5, 1964, referred to as the Vietnam era. The President is authorized to determine the last day on which a person must have entered the active military, naval, or air service during that period.

The signing of the cease-fire agreements and implementing protocols on January 27, 1973, between the United States of America and the Republic of Vietnam, on the one hand, and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam on the other hand, has terminated active participation by the Armed Forces of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 101 (29) of Title 38 of the United States Code, do hereby proclaim, for the purposes of said Section 101 (29), that May 7, 1975, is designated as the last day of the “Vietnam era.”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth.

Gerald R. Ford.

Secretary and Department Defined

Pub. L. 106–117, § 3,Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1547, provided that: “For purposes of this Act [see Tables for classification]—

“(1) the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and

“(2) the term ‘Department’ means the Department of Veterans Affairs.”

Definition of Administrator for 1988 Amendments

Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, § 1002,Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4122, provided that: “For purposes of this division [see Tables for classification], the term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.”

Section 3 ofPub. L. 100–322provided that: “For purposes of this Act [see Tables for classification], the term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.”