<section xmlns="http://xml.house.gov/schemas/uslm/1.0" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="idd0fc7a96-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101"><num value="101">§ 101.</num><heading> Definitions</heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For the purposes of this title—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fc7a97-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The terms “Secretary” and “Department” mean the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Veterans Affairs, respectively.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fc7a98-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fc7a99-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> 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 <date date="1962-09-19">September 19, 1962</date>, lived with another person and held himself or herself out openly to the public to be the spouse of such other person.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fca1aa-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fca1ab-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8502/b">section 8502(b) of this title</ref>) a person who is unmarried and—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fcc8bc-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who is under the age of eighteen years;</content>
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<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fcc8bd-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> who, before attaining the age of eighteen years, became permanently incapable of self-support; or</content>
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<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fcc8be-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> 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;</content>
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<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">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 <date date="1961-08-26">August 26, 1961</date>, 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.</continuation>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fd16df-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101/20">section 101(20) of this title</ref> and including the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fd16e0-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3566">section 3566 of this title</ref>) unless such person—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="idd0fd8b11-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> was less than eighteen years of age at the time of adoption;</content>
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<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="idd0fd8b12-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is receiving one-half or more of such person’s annual support from such veteran;</content>
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<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="idd0fd8b13-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> is not in the custody of such person’s natural parent, unless such natural parent is such veteran’s spouse; and</content>
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<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="idd0fdb224-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> 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</content>
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<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fdb225-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> 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—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="idd0fdb226-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> 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</content>
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<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="idd0fdd937-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/4/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fdd938-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fdd939-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> The term “Spanish-American War” (A) means the period beginning on <date date="1898-04-21">April 21, 1898</date>, and ending on <date date="1902-07-04">July 4, 1902</date>, (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 <date date="1898-04-21">April 21, 1898</date>, and ending on <date date="1903-07-15">July 15, 1903</date>.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe004a-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The term “World War I” (A) means the period beginning on <date date="1917-04-06">April 6, 1917</date>, and ending on <date date="1918-11-11">November 11, 1918</date>, and (B) in the case of a veteran who served with the United States military forces in Russia, means the period beginning on <date date="1917-04-06">April 6, 1917</date>, and ending on <date date="1920-04-01">April 1, 1920</date>.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe275b-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> The term “World War II” means (except for purposes of chapters 31 and 37 of this title) the period beginning on <date date="1941-12-07">December 7, 1941</date>, and ending on <date date="1946-12-31">December 31, 1946</date>.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe275c-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> The term “Korean conflict” means the period beginning on <date date="1950-06-27">June 27, 1950</date>, and ending on <date date="1955-01-31">January 31, 1955</date>.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe275d-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> The term “Armed Forces” means the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including the reserve components thereof.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe4e6e-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe4e6f-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><content> The term “veteran of any war” means any veteran who served in the active military, naval, or air service during a period of war.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe4e70-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/13"><num value="13">(13)</num><content> 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 <date date="1957-01-01">January 1, 1957</date>.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe4e71-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/14"><num value="14">(14)</num><content> 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 <date date="1956-12-31">December 31, 1956</date>, or (B) pursuant to the election of a surviving spouse, child, or parent, in the case of such a death occurring before <date date="1957-01-01">January 1, 1957</date>.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe7582-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/15"><num value="15">(15)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe7583-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/16"><num value="16">(16)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe9c94-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/17"><num value="17">(17)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe9c95-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/18"><num value="18">(18)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fe9c96-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/19"><num value="19">(19)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fec3a7-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/20"><num value="20">(20)</num><content> 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 and chapters 34 and 35 of this title, such term also includes the Canal Zone.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fec3a8-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/21"><num value="21">(21)</num><chapeau> The term “active duty” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fec3a9-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/21/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> full-time duty in the Armed Forces, other than active duty for training;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fec3aa-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/21/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> full-time duty (other than for training purposes) as a commissioned officer of the Regular or Reserve Corps <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002003">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002003"><num>1</num> See Change of Name note below.</note> of the Public Health Service (i) on or after <date date="1945-07-29">July 29, 1945</date>, 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;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0feeabb-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/21/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> 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 <date date="1945-07-29">July 29, 1945</date>, 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 <date date="1941-12-07">December 7, 1941</date>, and continuously in such islands thereafter, or (iii) at any time, for the purposes of chapter 13 of this title;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0feeabc-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/21/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> 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</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff11cd-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/21/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> authorized travel to or from such duty or service.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0ff11ce-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/22"><num value="22">(22)</num><chapeau> The term “active duty for training” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff11cf-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/22/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> full-time duty in the Armed Forces performed by Reserves for training purposes;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff11d0-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/22/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> full-time duty for training purposes performed as a commissioned officer of the Reserve Corps <sup>1</sup> of the Public Health Service (i) on or after <date date="1945-07-29">July 29, 1945</date>, 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;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff11d1-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/22/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> 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;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff38e2-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/22/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> 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</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff38e3-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/22/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> authorized travel to or from such duty.</content>
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<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The term does not include duty performed as a temporary member of the Coast Guard Reserve.</continuation>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0ff38e4-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/23"><num value="23">(23)</num><chapeau> The term “inactive duty training” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff38e5-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/23/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> duty (other than full-time duty) prescribed for Reserves (including commissioned officers of the Reserve Corps <sup>1</sup> of the Public Health Service) by the Secretary concerned under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s206">section 206 of title 37</ref> or any other provision of law;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff5ff6-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/23/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> 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</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff5ff7-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/23/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> training (other than active duty for training) by a member of, or applicant for membership (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8140/g">section 8140(g) of title 5</ref>) in, the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps prescribed under chapter 103 of title 10.</content>
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<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">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.</continuation>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0ff8708-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/24"><num value="24">(24)</num><chapeau> The term “active military, naval, or air service” includes—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff8709-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/24/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> active duty;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff870a-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/24/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> 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</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ff870b-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/24/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> any period of inactive duty training during which the individual concerned was disabled or died—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="idd0ff870c-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/24/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> from an injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="idd0ff870d-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/24/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> from an acute myocardial infarction, a cardiac arrest, or a cerebrovascular accident occurring during such training.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0ffae1e-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/25"><num value="25">(25)</num><chapeau> The term “Secretary concerned” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffae1f-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/25/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Secretary of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffae20-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/25/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to matters concerning the Navy or the Marine Corps;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffae21-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/25/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffae22-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/25/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffae23-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/25/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with respect to matters concerning the Public Health Service; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffd534-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/25/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to matters concerning the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization the Coast and Geodetic Survey.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0ffd535-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/26"><num value="26">(26)</num><content> The term “Reserve” means a member of a reserve component of one of the Armed Forces.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0ffd536-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/27"><num value="27">(27)</num><chapeau> The term “reserve component” means, with respect to the Armed Forces—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffd537-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/27/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Army Reserve;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffd538-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/27/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Navy Reserve;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0ffd539-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/27/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the Marine Corps Reserve;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fffc4a-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/27/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the Air Force Reserve;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fffc4b-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/27/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the Coast Guard Reserve;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fffc4c-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/27/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> the Army National Guard of the United States; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd0fffc4d-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/27/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> the Air National Guard of the United States.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd0fffc4e-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/28"><num value="28">(28)</num><content> 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.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd100235f-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/29"><num value="29">(29)</num><chapeau> The term “Vietnam era” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd1002360-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/29/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The period beginning on <date date="1961-02-28">February 28, 1961</date>, and ending on <date date="1975-05-07">May 7, 1975</date>, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd1002361-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/29/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The period beginning on <date date="1964-08-05">August 5, 1964</date>, and ending on <date date="1975-05-07">May 7, 1975</date>, in all other cases.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd1002362-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/30"><num value="30">(30)</num><content> The term “Mexican border period” means the period beginning on <date date="1916-05-09">May 9, 1916</date>, and ending on <date date="1917-04-05">April 5, 1917</date>, in the case of a veteran who during such period served in Mexico, on the borders thereof, or in the waters adjacent thereto.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd1004a73-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/31"><num value="31">(31)</num><content> The term “spouse” means a person of the opposite sex who is a wife or husband.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd1004a74-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/32"><num value="32">(32)</num><chapeau> 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—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd1004a75-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/32/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> by an enemy government or its agents, or a hostile force, during a period of war; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="idd1004a76-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/32/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> 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.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd1007187-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/33"><num value="33">(33)</num><content> The term “Persian Gulf War” means the period beginning on <date date="1990-08-02">August 2, 1990</date>, and ending on the date thereafter prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd1007188-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/34"><num value="34">(34)</num><content> The term “agency of original jurisdiction” means the activity which entered the original determination with regard to a claim for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd1007189-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/35"><num value="35">(35)</num><content> The term “relevant evidence” means evidence that tends to prove or disprove a matter in issue.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="idd100718a-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe" identifier="/us/usc/t38/s101/36"><num value="36">(36)</num><content> The term “supplemental claim” means a claim for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary filed by a claimant who had previously filed a claim for the same or similar benefits on the same or similar basis.</content>
</paragraph>
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<notes type="uscNote" id="idd101f82c-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe">
<note style="-uslm-lc:I84" topic="prospectiveAmendment" id="idd101f82d-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered fontsize8 smallCaps">Applicability of Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I88" class="indent1 fontsize8 italic">Amendment of section by <ref href="/us/pl/115/55/s2/a">section 2(a) of Pub. L. 115–55</ref> applicable to all claims for which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides notice of a decision under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5104">section 5104 of this title</ref> on or after the later of 540 days after <date date="2017-08-23">Aug. 23, 2017</date>, or 30 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress a certification of certain capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out the new appeals system established by <ref href="/us/pl/115/55">Pub. L. 115–55</ref> and to address appeals of decisions on legacy claims, with provision for early applicability of the new appeals system to certain claims. See 2017 Amendment note below.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="idd1021f3e-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe">
<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in par. (20), see <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3602/b">section 3602(b) of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="idd1021f3f-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2017—Pars. (34) to (36). <ref href="/us/pl/115/55">Pub. L. 115–55</ref> added pars. (34) to (36).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Par. (4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/110/389">Pub. L. 110–389</ref> substituted “subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 1965(10)” for “section 1965(10)(B)” in introductory provisions.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Par. (25)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/109/461/s1006/b">Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b)</ref>, provided that as of the enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/109/461">Pub. L. 109–461</ref>, the amendments made by <ref href="/us/pl/109/444">Pub. L. 109–444</ref> were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that <ref href="/us/pl/109/444">Pub. L. 109–444</ref> ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and <ref href="/us/pl/109/461/s1006/b">section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109–461</ref>, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With <ref href="/us/pl/109/444">Pub. L. 109–444</ref> note below.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/461/s1004/b/1">Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1)</ref>, made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1704/d">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(d)</ref>. See 2002 Amendment note below.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/444">Pub. L. 109–444</ref>, which made amendment identical to amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/109/461/s1004/b/1">Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1)</ref>, was terminated by <ref href="/us/pl/109/461/s1006/b">Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b)</ref>. See Amendment notes above.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (27)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Pub. L. 109–163</ref> substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Par. (25)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1704/d">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(d)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/109/461/s1004/b/1">Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Par. (4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/14">Pub. L. 107–14</ref> inserted “(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.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Par. (24). <ref href="/us/pl/106/419">Pub. L. 106–419</ref> amended 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.”</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Par. (29). <ref href="/us/pl/104/275">Pub. L. 104–275</ref> amended par. (29) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (29) read as follows: “The term ‘Vietnam era’ means the period beginning <date date="1964-08-05">August 5, 1964</date>, and ending on <date date="1975-05-07">May 7, 1975</date>.”</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Par. (1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/446">Pub. L. 103–446</ref> amended 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.”</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Par. (1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/83/s4/a/3">Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3)</ref>, (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/83/s4/b/1">Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1)</ref>, (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in concluding provisions.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/40">Pub. L. 102–40</ref> substituted “8502(b)” for “5202(b)” in introductory provisions.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (4)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/83/s5/c/1">Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “3566” for “1766” in introductory provisions.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (11). <ref href="/us/pl/102/25/s332/1">Pub. L. 102–25, § 332(1)</ref>, inserted “the Persian Gulf War,” after “the Vietnam era,”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Pars. (13) to (15). <ref href="/us/pl/102/83/s4/b/1">Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1)</ref>, (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (20). <ref href="/us/pl/102/83/s5/c/1">Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “2303” for “903”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (21)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/54">Pub. L. 102–54</ref> redesignated subcls. (a), (b), and (c) as (I), (II), and (III), respectively.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (32)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/83/s4/b/1">Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1)</ref>, (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (33). <ref href="/us/pl/102/25/s332/2">Pub. L. 102–25, § 332(2)</ref>, added par. (33).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1989—Par. (1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/237">Pub. L. 101–237</ref> amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.”</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Par. (22)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/100/456/s633/c/1">Pub. L. 100–456, § 633(c)(1)</ref>, 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”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (23)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/100/456/s633/c/2">Pub. L. 100–456, § 633(c)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (28). <ref href="/us/pl/100/322/s103/a">Pub. L. 100–322, § 103(a)</ref>, 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.”</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (32)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/100/322/s311">Pub. L. 100–322, § 311</ref>, struck out “during a period other than a period of war in which such person was held” before “under circumstances which”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Pars. (22)(C), (23), (27)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/99/576/s702/1/A">Pub. L. 99–576, § 702(1)(A)</ref>, inserted “Army” before “National Guard”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (31). <ref href="/us/pl/99/576/s702/1/B">Pub. L. 99–576, § 702(1)(B)</ref>, struck out “and the term ‘surviving spouse’ means a person of the opposite sex who is a widow or widower” after “husband”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1984—Par. (4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/98/223">Pub. L. 98–223</ref> inserted 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.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1982—Par. (4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/97/295/s4/2">Pub. L. 97–295, § 4(2)</ref>, substituted “before <date date="1961-08-26">August 26, 1961</date>, 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”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (22)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/97/306/s113/a/1">Pub. L. 97–306, § 113(a)(1)</ref>, struck out “and” after “of law;”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (22)(D), (E). <ref href="/us/pl/97/306/s113/a/2">Pub. L. 97–306, § 113(a)(2)</ref>, (3), added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (25)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/97/295/s4/95/A">Pub. L. 97–295, § 4(95)(A)</ref>, substituted “Health and Human Services” for “Health, Education, and Welfare”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Par. (32). <ref href="/us/pl/97/37">Pub. L. 97–37</ref> added par. (32).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1979—Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/96/22">Pub. L. 96–22</ref> designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and existing subpars. (A), (B), and (C) thereof as cls. (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and added subpar. (B).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Par. (15). <ref href="/us/pl/95/588">Pub. L. 95–588</ref> inserted “or other periodic” after “monthly”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1977—Par. (18). <ref href="/us/pl/95/126">Pub. L. 95–126</ref> designated existing provisions as cl. (A) and added cl. (B).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (29). <ref href="/us/pl/95/202">Pub. L. 95–202</ref> substituted “<date date="1975-05-07">May 7, 1975</date>” for “such date as shall thereafter be determined by Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of the Congress.”</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Par. (19). <ref href="/us/pl/94/417">Pub. L. 94–417</ref> struck out “of any war (including the Indian Wars)” before “disabled” and “of any war” after “care for veterans”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1975—Par. (3). <ref href="/us/pl/94/169/s101/1/A">Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(A)</ref>, 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”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/94/169/s101/1/B">Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(B)</ref>, 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”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (5). <ref href="/us/pl/94/169/s101/1/C">Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “before the veteran’s entry” for “before his entry”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Pars. (13) to (15). <ref href="/us/pl/94/169/s101/1/D">Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(D)</ref>–(F), substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” wherever appearing.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (31). <ref href="/us/pl/94/169/s101/1/G">Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(G)</ref>, added par. (31).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1972—Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/92/540">Pub. L. 92–540</ref> inserted 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.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1971—Par. (30). <ref href="/us/pl/92/198">Pub. L. 92–198</ref> struck out service requirement of 90 days or more.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1970—Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/91/262">Pub. L. 91–262</ref> inserted provision recognizing an adopted child of a veteran as a dependent from the date of issuance of an interlocutory decree.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (11). <ref href="/us/pl/91/588/s9/a">Pub. L. 91–588, § 9(a)</ref>, inserted reference to the Mexican border period.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (21)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/91/621/s6/a/1">Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(a)(1)</ref>, included within “active duty” duty as a commissioned officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (25)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/91/621/s6/a/2">Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization” before “the Coast and Geodetic Survey”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (30). <ref href="/us/pl/91/588/s9/b">Pub. L. 91–588, § 9(b)</ref>, added par. (30).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1969—Par. (3). <ref href="/us/pl/91/24/s16">Pub. L. 91–24, § 16</ref>, substituted “<date date="1962-09-16">September 16, 1962</date>” for “enactment of the 1962 amendment to this paragraph”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (23)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/91/24/s1/a">Pub. L. 91–24, § 1(a)</ref>, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t37/s206">section 206 of title 37</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t37/s301">section 301 of title 37</ref>”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (25)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/91/24/s1/b">Pub. L. 91–24, § 1(b)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Transportation” for “Secretary of the Treasury”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1967—Par. (11). <ref href="/us/pl/90/77/s201/a">Pub. L. 90–77, § 201(a)</ref>, included Vietnam era within definition of “period of war” and substituted “the date” for “a date”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (29). <ref href="/us/pl/90/77/s201/b">Pub. L. 90–77, § 201(b)</ref>, added par. (29).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1966—Par. (20). <ref href="/us/pl/89/358">Pub. L. 89–358</ref> defined “State” to include the Canal Zone for the purpose of section 903 and chapters 34 and 35 of this title.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Par. (4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/89/311">Pub. L. 89–311</ref> substituted “twenty-three years” for “twenty-one years”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1964—Par. (19). <ref href="/us/pl/88/450/s4/c">Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(c)</ref>, included within “State home” a home which furnishes nursing home care for veterans of any war.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (28). <ref href="/us/pl/88/450/s4/d">Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(d)</ref>, added par. (28).</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1962—Par. (3). <ref href="/us/pl/87/674">Pub. L. 87–674</ref> inserted 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”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (26). <ref href="/us/pl/87/815">Pub. L. 87–815</ref> substituted “ ‘Reserve’ means a member” for “ ‘Reserves’ means members”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1959—Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/86/195">Pub. L. 86–195</ref> provided 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 <date date="1959-08-25">Aug. 25, 1959</date>, the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/86/195">Pub. L. 86–195</ref>, 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.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I78" topic="changeOfName" id="idd10357c0-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe">
<heading class="centered smallCaps">Change of Name</heading>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Reference to Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service deemed to be a reference to the Ready Reserve Corps, see <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s402/c/3">section 402(c)(3) of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd10357c1-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2017 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/115/55/s2/x">Pub. L. 115–55, § 2(x)</ref>, <date date="2017-08-23">Aug. 23, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1115">131 Stat. 1115</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/55/s2/x">
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section [enacting sections 5104A to 5104C and 7113 of this title, amending this section and sections 5103 to 5104, 5108, 5109, 5109B, 5110, 5111, 5701, 5904, 7103 to 7105A, 7107, and 7111 of this title, and repealing sections 7106 and 7109 of this title] shall apply to all claims for which notice of a decision under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5104">section 5104 of title 38</ref>, United States Code, is provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on or after the later of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the date that is 540 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2017-08-23">Aug. 23, 2017</date>]; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submits to the appropriate committees of Congress—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><chapeau> a certification that the Secretary confirms, without delegation, that the Department of Veterans Affairs has the resources, personnel, office space, procedures, and information technology required—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="I">“(I)</num><content> to carry out the new appeals system;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="II">“(II)</num><content> to timely address appeals under the new appeals system; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="III">“(III)</num><content> to timely address appeals of decisions on legacy claims; and</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> a summary of the expectations for performance outcomes that the Secretary used in making the certification under clause (i)(III) and a comparison of such expected performance outcomes with actual performance outcomes with respect to appeals of legacy claims before the effective date of the new appeals system.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Collaboration</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining whether and when to make a certification under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall collaborate with, partner with, and give weight to the advice of veterans service organizations and such other stakeholders as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Early applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may apply the new appeals system to a claim with respect to which the claimant—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> receives a notice of a decision under section 5104 of such title after the date of the enactment of this Act and before the applicability date set forth in paragraph (1); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> elects to subject the claim to the new appeals system.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Phased rollout</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may begin implementation of the new appeals system in phases, with the first phase of such phased implementation beginning on the applicability date set forth in paragraph (1).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of legacy claims</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to legacy claims, upon the issuance to a claimant of a statement of the case or supplemental statement of the case occurring on or after the applicability date specified in paragraph (1), a claimant may elect to participate in the new appeals system.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="6">“(6)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Publication of applicability date</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date on which the new appeals system goes into effect (or the first phase of the new appeals system goes into effect under paragraph (4), as the case may be), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register such date.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="7">“(7)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ means—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Veterans service organization</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘veterans service organization’ means any organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5902">section 5902 of title 38</ref>, United States Code.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</quotedContent>
</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[For definitions of “claimant”, “legacy claims”, and “new appeals system” as used in <ref href="/us/pl/115/55/s2/x">section 2(x) of Pub. L. 115–55</ref>, set out above, see <ref href="/us/pl/115/55/s6">section 6 of Pub. L. 115–55</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">section 5101 of this title</ref>.]</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd103ccf2-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2006 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/461/tX/s1004/b">Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1004(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-12-22">Dec. 22, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3466">120 Stat. 3466</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 1004(b) is effective <date date="2002-11-25">Nov. 25, 2002</date>.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/444/s8/b">Pub. L. 109–444, § 8(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-12-21">Dec. 21, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3313">120 Stat. 3313</ref>, which provided that the amendment made by section 8(b)(1) would be effective <date date="2002-11-25">Nov. 25, 2002</date>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/109/461/tX/s1006/b">Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-12-22">Dec. 22, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3468">120 Stat. 3468</ref>, set out below.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd103ccf3-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/296">Pub. L. 107–296</ref> effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1704/g">section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107–296</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd103ccf4-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2001 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/14/s4/g">Pub. L. 107–14, § 4(g)</ref>, <date date="2001-06-05">June 5, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/30">115 Stat. 30</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/14/s4/g">
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> 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 [<date date="2001-06-05">June 5, 2001</date>].</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> 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—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is furnished an explanation of the insurance benefits available for dependents under the amendments made by this section; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is afforded an opportunity before such effective date to make elections that are authorized under those amendments to be made with respect to dependents.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> For purposes of paragraph (2):</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The term ‘Secretary concerned’ has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">section 101 of title 38</ref>, United States Code.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> The term ‘eligible member’ means a member of the uniformed services described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1967/a/1">section 1967(a)(1) of title 38</ref>, United States Code, as amended by subsection (b)(1).”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd103f405-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/275/tV/s505/d">Pub. L. 104–275, title V, § 505(d)</ref>, <date date="1996-10-09">Oct. 9, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3342">110 Stat. 3342</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/275/tV/s505/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1116 and 1710 of this title] shall take effect on <date date="1997-01-01">January 1, 1997</date>. No benefit may be paid or provided by reason of such amendments for any period before such date.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd1041b16-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/456">Pub. L. 100–456</ref> applicable only with respect to training performed after <date date="1988-09-30">Sept. 30, 1988</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/456/s633/e">section 633(e) of Pub. L. 100–456</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2109">section 2109 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd1041b17-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1982 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/306/tI/s113/d">Pub. L. 97–306, title I, § 113(d)</ref>, <date date="1982-10-14">Oct. 14, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/1433">96 Stat. 1433</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/98/223/tII/s210">Pub. L. 98–223, title II, § 210</ref>, <date date="1984-03-02">Mar. 2, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/45">98 Stat. 45</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/223/tII/s210">
<inline>“The amendments made by subsections (a) [amending this section] and (b) [repealing former <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s403">section 403 of this title</ref>] and the provisions of subsection (c) [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8140">section 8140 of Title 5</ref>, Government Organization and Employees]—</inline>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after <date date="1982-09-30">September 30, 1982</date>, shall take effect as of <date date="1982-10-01">October 1, 1982</date>; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated before <date date="1982-10-01">October 1, 1982</date>, shall take effect as of <date date="1983-10-01">October 1, 1983</date>.”</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd1044228-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1978 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/95/588/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 95–588, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="1978-11-04">Nov. 4, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/2511">92 Stat. 2511</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/588/tIV/s401">“The amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification] to title 38, United States Code, shall become effective on <date date="1979-01-01">January 1, 1979</date>.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd1044229-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1977 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/95/202/tV/s501">Pub. L. 95–202, title V, § 501</ref>, <date date="1977-11-23">Nov. 23, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1450">91 Stat. 1450</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/202/tV/s501">“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 [<date date="1977-11-23">Nov. 23, 1977</date>], except that the provisions of title I and section 304(a)(1)(A) shall be effective retroactively to <date date="1977-10-01">October 1, 1977</date>, the provisions of sections 201 and 202 shall become effective on <date date="1978-01-01">January 1, 1978</date>, the provisions of section 203 shall be effective retroactively to <date date="1976-05-31">May 31, 1976</date>, 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 [<date date="1977-11-23">Nov. 23, 1977</date>].”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/95/126">Pub. L. 95–126</ref> effective <date date="1977-10-08">Oct. 8, 1977</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/95/126/s5">section 5 of Pub. L. 95–126</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5303">section 5303 of this title</ref>.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd104693a-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1975 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/94/169/tI/s101">Pub. L. 94–169, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1975-12-23">Dec. 23, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/1013">89 Stat. 1013</ref>, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective <date date="1976-01-01">Jan. 1, 1976</date>.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd104693b-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1971 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/92/198">Pub. L. 92–198</ref> effective <date date="1972-01-01">Jan. 1, 1972</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/92/198/s6">section 6 of Pub. L. 92–198</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1521">section 1521 of this title</ref>.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd104693c-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1970 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/91/588">Pub. L. 91–588</ref> effective <date date="1971-01-01">Jan. 1, 1971</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/91/588/s10/a">section 10(a) of Pub. L. 91–588</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1521">section 1521 of this title</ref>.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd104693d-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1967 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/90/77/tIV/s405">Pub. L. 90–77, title IV, § 405</ref>, <date date="1967-08-31">Aug. 31, 1967</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/81/191">81 Stat. 191</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/90/77/tIV/s405">
<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> 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 [<date date="1967-08-31">Aug. 31, 1967</date>].</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> 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 [<date date="1967-08-31">Aug. 31, 1967</date>].</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> 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 [<date date="1967-08-31">Aug. 31, 1967</date>]. 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.”</content>
</subsection>
</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="idd104904e-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/311">Pub. L. 89–311</ref> effective first day of second calendar month following <date date="1965-10-31">Oct. 31, 1965</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/311/s9">section 9 of Pub. L. 89–311</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd104b75f-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2020 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/178/s1">Pub. L. 116–178, § 1</ref>, <date date="2020-10-20">Oct. 20, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/853">134 Stat. 853</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/178/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/176/s1">Pub. L. 116–176, § 1</ref>, <date date="2020-10-20">Oct. 20, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/849">134 Stat. 849</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/176/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1712A">section 1712A of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/171/s1/a">Pub. L. 116–171, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2020-10-17">Oct. 17, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/778">134 Stat. 778</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/171/s1/a">“This Act [enacting subchapter IX of chapter 76 and <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s119">section 119 of this title</ref>, amending sections 1720I, 7309, 7601 to 7604, and 7632 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 310, 1701, 1712A, 1720F, 6303, 7303, 7401, 7402, 7698, and 8111 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/159/dE/s5001">Pub. L. 116–159, div. E, § 5001</ref>, <date date="2020-10-01">Oct. 1, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/747">134 Stat. 747</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/159/dE/s5001">“This division [amending sections 111A, 315, 322, 503, 521A, 1710, 1710A, 2021, 2021A, 2023, 2031, 2033, 2044, 2061, 2108, 3733, 7253, and 8118 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s301">section 301 of this title</ref>, and amending provisions set out as notes preceding <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3001">section 3001 of this title</ref> and under sections 1116, 1710, 1712A, 3031, and 7302 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2020’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/155/s1">Pub. L. 116–155, § 1</ref>, <date date="2020-08-08">Aug. 8, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/698">134 Stat. 698</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/155/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8127">section 8127 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8127">section 8127 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act of 2020’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/154/s1">Pub. L. 116–154, § 1</ref>, <date date="2020-08-08">Aug. 8, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/690">134 Stat. 690</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/154/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3315B">section 3315B of this title</ref>, amending sections 2101, 2102, 3485, 3532, and 3729 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2101, 3315B, and 3485 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Ryan Kules and Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act of 2019’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/140/s1">Pub. L. 116–140, § 1</ref>, <date date="2020-04-28">Apr. 28, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/631">134 Stat. 631</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/140/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3031, 3103, 3105, 3108, 3319, 3321, 3485, 3680, and 3699 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s16133">section 16133 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/137/s1">Pub. L. 116–137, § 1</ref>, <date date="2020-04-10">Apr. 10, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/616">134 Stat. 616</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/137/s1">“This Act [amending sections 7101 and 7107 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 7101 and 7107 of this title] may be cited as the ‘VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/106/s1">Pub. L. 116–106, § 1</ref>, <date date="2020-01-07">Jan. 7, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/3291">133 Stat. 3291</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/106/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2403">section 2403 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1050580-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2019 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/61/s1">Pub. L. 116–61, § 1</ref>, <date date="2019-09-30">Sept. 30, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/1116">133 Stat. 1116</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/61/s1">“This Act [amending sections 315, 714, 1725A, 2044, 3313, 3321, 3683, 3699, 3733, 7462, 7696, and 8104 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/58/s1">Pub. L. 116–58, § 1</ref>, <date date="2019-09-26">Sept. 26, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/1091">133 Stat. 1091</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/58/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/23/s1">Pub. L. 116–23, § 1</ref>, <date date="2019-06-25">June 25, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/966">133 Stat. 966</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/23/s1">“This Act [enacting sections 1116A, 1116B, and 1822 of this title, amending sections 1710, 1831, 3703, 3710, 3729, 3731, and 3762 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1116A, 1116B, 1822, 3703, and 3731 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1050581-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2018 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/115/407/s1/a">Pub. L. 115–407, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2018-12-31">Dec. 31, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/5368">132 Stat. 5368</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/407/s1/a">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s728">section 728 of this title</ref>, amending sections 2021, 2306, 2402, 3105, 3313, 3679, 3698, and 7463 of this title and sections 3955, 3956, 4001, and 4025 of Title 50, War and National Defense, enacting provisions set out as notes preceding sections 5301 and 5701 of this title and under sections 1701, 3679, 3680, and 8125 of this title and sections 4001 and 4025 of Title 50, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 3001 and 5101 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/258/s1">Pub. L. 115–258, § 1</ref>, <date date="2018-10-09">Oct. 9, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/3662">132 Stat. 3662</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/258/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/251/s1/a">Pub. L. 115–251, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2018-09-29">Sept. 29, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/3166">132 Stat. 3166</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/251/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/188/s1">Pub. L. 115–188, § 1</ref>, <date date="2018-06-21">June 21, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1490">132 Stat. 1490</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/188/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s727">section 727 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability Act of 2018’ or the ‘SEA Act of 2018’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/184/s1">Pub. L. 115–184, § 1</ref>, <date date="2018-06-15">June 15, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1483">132 Stat. 1483</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/184/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306">section 2306 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/182/s1/a">Pub. L. 115–182, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2018-06-06">June 6, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1393">132 Stat. 1393</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/182/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018’ or the ‘VA MISSION Act of 2018’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/182/tI/s100/a">Pub. L. 115–182, title I, § 100(a)</ref>, <date date="2018-06-06">June 6, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1395">132 Stat. 1395</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/182/tI/s100/a">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Caring for Our Veterans Act of 2018’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/159/s1">Pub. L. 115–159, § 1</ref>, <date date="2018-03-27">Mar. 27, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1244">132 Stat. 1244</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/159/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1745">section 1745 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1745">section 1745 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/131/s1">Pub. L. 115–131, § 1</ref>, <date date="2018-03-09">Mar. 9, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/334">132 Stat. 334</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/131/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1501">section 1501 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10553a2-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2017 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/115/95/s1">Pub. L. 115–95, § 1</ref>, <date date="2017-12-20">Dec. 20, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/2042">131 Stat. 2042</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/95/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">section 1701 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Enhancing Veteran Care Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/89/s1">Pub. L. 115–89, § 1</ref>, <date date="2017-11-21">Nov. 21, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1279">131 Stat. 1279</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/89/s1">“This Act [amending sections 3672 and 3680 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act’ or the ‘VALOR Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/86/s1">Pub. L. 115–86, § 1</ref>, <date date="2017-11-21">Nov. 21, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1276">131 Stat. 1276</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/86/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5701">section 5701 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/75/s1">Pub. L. 115–75, § 1</ref>, <date date="2017-11-02">Nov. 2, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1244">131 Stat. 1244</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/75/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/62/s1/a">Pub. L. 115–62, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2017-09-29">Sept. 29, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1159">131 Stat. 1159</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/62/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 111A, 315, 322, 503, 521A, 544, 1710, 1710A, 1720G, 1729, 2021, 2021A, 2023, 2031, 2033, 2044, 2061, 2066, 2101, 2108, 3313, 3673, 3720, 3732, and 3733 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1710C, 3313, and 3684 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1116, 1710, 1710C, 1712A, 3313, 3684, and 3699 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">section 1071 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/55/s1">Pub. L. 115–55, § 1</ref>, <date date="2017-08-23">Aug. 23, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1105">131 Stat. 1105</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/55/s1">“This Act [enacting sections 5104A to 5104C and 7113 of this title, amending this section and sections 5103 to 5104, 5108, 5109, 5109B, 5110, 5111, 5701, 5904, 7103 to 7105A, and 7111 of this title, repealing sections 7106 and 7109 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 5101 and 5108 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/48/s1/a">Pub. L. 115–48, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2017-08-16">Aug. 16, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/973">131 Stat. 973</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/48/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/46/s1/a">Pub. L. 115–46, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2017-08-12">Aug. 12, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/958">131 Stat. 958</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/46/s1/a">“This Act [enacting subchapter III of chapter 7 and <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s725">section 725 of this title</ref>, amending sections 3729, 5317, 5503, 7412, and 7451 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3304">section 3304 of Title 5</ref>, Government Organization and Employees, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 701, 741, and 7401 of this title] may be cited as the ‘VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/41/s1/a">Pub. L. 115–41, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2017-06-23">June 23, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/862">131 Stat. 862</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/41/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd105a1c3-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2016 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/114/315/s1/a">Pub. L. 114–315, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2016-12-16">Dec. 16, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/1536">130 Stat. 1536</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/315/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/273/s1">Pub. L. 114–273, § 1</ref>, <date date="2016-12-14">Dec. 14, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/1400">130 Stat. 1400</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/273/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2306">section 2306 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act of 2016’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/256/s1">Pub. L. 114–256, § 1</ref>, <date date="2016-12-14">Dec. 14, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/1345">130 Stat. 1345</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/256/s1">“This Act [amending sections 3903, 7401, and 7402 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3902 and 7401 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Mobility Safety Act of 2016’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/228/s1/a">Pub. L. 114–228, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2016-09-29">Sept. 29, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/935">130 Stat. 935</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/228/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 111A, 315, 322, 503, 521A, 544, 1710, 1710A, 1720G, 1729, 2013, 2021, 2021A, 2023, 2031, 2033, 2041, 2044, 2061, 2066, 2101, 2108, 3679, 3692, 3720, 3732, and 3733 of this title and provisions set out as notes under sections 523, 1116, 1710, 1712A, 3684, and 5101 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">section 1071 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/226/s1">Pub. L. 114–226, § 1</ref>, <date date="2016-09-29">Sept. 29, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/926">130 Stat. 926</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/226/s1">“This Act [amending sections 8161, 8162, 8163, and 8168 of this title] may be cited as the ‘West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/218/s1">Pub. L. 114–218, § 1</ref>, <date date="2016-07-29">July 29, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/842">130 Stat. 842</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/218/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1712C">section 1712C of this title</ref> and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1712">section 1712 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/197/s1">Pub. L. 114–197, § 1</ref>, <date date="2016-07-22">July 22, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/693">130 Stat. 693</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/197/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act of 2016’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/188/s1">Pub. L. 114–188, § 1</ref>, <date date="2016-06-30">June 30, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/611">130 Stat. 611</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/188/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1709B">section 1709B of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd105efe4-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2015 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/114/58/s1/a">Pub. L. 114–58, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2015-09-30">Sept. 30, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/530">129 Stat. 530</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/58/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/41/tIV/s4001">Pub. L. 114–41, title IV, § 4001</ref>, <date date="2015-07-31">July 31, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/460">129 Stat. 460</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/41/tIV/s4001">“This title [amending sections 223 and 4980H of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">section 1701 of this title</ref> and sections 223 and 4980H of Title 26, and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">section 1701 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘VA Budget and Choice Improvement Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/31/s1">Pub. L. 114–31, § 1</ref>, <date date="2015-07-20">July 20, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/428">129 Stat. 428</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/31/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5706">section 5706 of this title</ref> and provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5706">section 5706 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Identification Card Act 2015’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/19/s1">Pub. L. 114–19, § 1</ref>, <date date="2015-05-22">May 22, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/215">129 Stat. 215</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/19/s1">“This Act [enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under section 1701 of this section] may be cited as the ‘Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/2/s1">Pub. L. 114–2, § 1</ref>, <date date="2015-02-12">Feb. 12, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/30">129 Stat. 30</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/2/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1709B">section 1709B of this title</ref>, amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710">section 1710 of this title</ref>, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1712A, 1720F, and 7681 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act’ or the ‘Clay Hunt SAV Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10616f5-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2014 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/113/257/s1">Pub. L. 113–257, § 1</ref>, <date date="2014-12-18">Dec. 18, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2924">128 Stat. 2924</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/257/s1">“This Act [enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710C">section 1710C of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2014’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/113/181/s1">Pub. L. 113–181, § 1</ref>, <date date="2014-09-26">Sept. 26, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1916">128 Stat. 1916</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/181/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/113/175/s1/a">Pub. L. 113–175, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2014-09-26">Sept. 26, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1901">128 Stat. 1901</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/175/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/113/146/s1/a">Pub. L. 113–146, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2014-08-07">Aug. 7, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1754">128 Stat. 1754</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/146/s1/a">“This Act [enacting sections 713 and 7412 of this title, amending sections 1720D, 3311, 3321, 3679, 3729, 5317, 5503, 7302, 7612, 7619, 7683, and 8104 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 703, 713, 1701, 1720D, 3311, 3679, 7302, 7412, and 8104 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1703 and 1710C of this title] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10616f6-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2013 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/113/65/s1">Pub. L. 113–65, § 1</ref>, <date date="2013-12-20">Dec. 20, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/669">127 Stat. 669</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/65/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2411">section 2411 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2411">section 2411 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/113/59/s1/a">Pub. L. 113–59, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2013-12-20">Dec. 20, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/658">127 Stat. 658</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/59/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 111A, 315, 322, 521A, 1710A, 2031, 2033, 2041, 2066, 3692, and 3733 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s521A">section 521A of this title</ref>, and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">section 5101 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/113/52/s1">Pub. L. 113–52, § 1</ref>, <date date="2013-11-21">Nov. 21, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/582">127 Stat. 582</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/52/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/113/37/s1">Pub. L. 113–37, § 1</ref>, <date date="2013-09-30">Sept. 30, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/523">127 Stat. 523</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/37/s1">“This Act [amending sections 322, 521A, 1710, 1729, 2013, 2021, 2023, 2044, 2061, 2101, 3732, and 5317A of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s653">section 653 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s322">section 322 of this title</ref>, and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710">section 1710 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/260/s1/a">Pub. L. 112–260, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2013-01-10">Jan. 10, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/2417">126 Stat. 2417</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/260/s1/a">“This Act [enacting sections 111A and 2414 of this title, amending sections 111, 111A, 2302, 2306, 2308, 2404, 2411, 5503, 7253, and 7255 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 527, 2302, 2306, 2402, 2404, 2411, 2414, 7253, and 7255 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1144">section 1144 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces, and <ref href="/us/usc/t36/s2104">section 2104 of Title 36</ref>, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations, and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1712A">section 1712A of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1066517-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2012 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/112/198/s1">Pub. L. 112–198, § 1</ref>, <date date="2012-11-27">Nov. 27, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1463">126 Stat. 1463</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/198/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/191/s1/a">Pub. L. 112–191, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2012-10-05">Oct. 5, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1437">126 Stat. 1437</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/191/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 315, 2031, 2033, 2041, 2066, and 3732 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s315">section 315 of this title</ref>, and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">section 5101 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/154/s1/a">Pub. L. 112–154, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2012-08-06">Aug. 6, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1165">126 Stat. 1165</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/154/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/154/tI/s101">Pub. L. 112–154, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="2012-08-06">Aug. 6, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1167">126 Stat. 1167</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/154/tI/s101">“This title [enacting sections 1709, 1709A, 1722B, and 1787 of this title, amending sections 901, 1710, 1710C to 1710E, 1720, 1729, 1745, and 7308 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1710, 1720, 1729A, and 7406 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Janey Ensminger Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/154/tII/s201">Pub. L. 112–154, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="2012-08-06">Aug. 6, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1176">126 Stat. 1176</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/154/tII/s201">“This title [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8168">section 8168 of this title</ref>, amending sections 2101, 2102, 2102A, 3701, 3704, 3707, 3707A, 3729, 8161, 8162, 8164 to 8167, and 8169 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2101, 2102, 2102A, 3701, 8162, and 8168 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Andrew Connolly Veterans Housing Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1068c28-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2011 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/112/56/tII/s201">Pub. L. 112–56, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="2011-11-21">Nov. 21, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/712">125 Stat. 712</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/56/tII/s201">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/53/s1">Pub. L. 112–53, § 1</ref>, <date date="2011-11-09">Nov. 9, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/548">125 Stat. 548</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/53/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/37/s1/a">Pub. L. 112–37, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2011-10-05">Oct. 5, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/392">125 Stat. 392</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/37/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 1703, 2013, 2021, 2031, 2033, 2041, 2044, 2061, 2066, 2102A, 3729, 5317, 5317A, 8104, and 8118 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s653">section 653 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/26/s1">Pub. L. 112–26, § 1</ref>, <date date="2011-08-03">Aug. 3, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/268">125 Stat. 268</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/26/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3729">section 3729 of this title</ref> 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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/111/377/s1/a">Pub. L. 111–377, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-04">Jan. 4, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/4106">124 Stat. 4106</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/377/s1/a">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3315A">section 3315A of this title</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2006">section 2006 of Title 10</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2006">section 2006 of Title 10</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd106b339-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2010 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/275/s1/a">Pub. L. 111–275, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2010-10-13">Oct. 13, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/2864">124 Stat. 2864</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/275/s1/a">“This Act [enacting sections 2021A and 2108 of this title and sections 4041 to 4043 of Title 50, 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, <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1316">section 1316 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s416">section 416 of Title 3</ref>, The President, and sections 3937, 3951 to 3953, and 3955 to 3958 of Title 50, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2913">section 2913 of Title 29</ref>, 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’.”</quotedContent>
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<p><ref href="/us/pl/111/275/tI/s104/a">Pub. L. 111–275, title I, § 104(a)</ref>, <date date="2010-10-13">Oct. 13, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/2867">124 Stat. 2867</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/275/tI/s104/a">“This section [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8127">section 8127 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8127">section 8127 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Small Business Verification Act’.”</quotedContent>
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<p><ref href="/us/pl/111/275/tV/s502/a">Pub. L. 111–275, title V, § 502(a)</ref>, <date date="2010-10-13">Oct. 13, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/2882">124 Stat. 2882</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/275/tV/s502/a">“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’.”</quotedContent>
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<p><ref href="/us/pl/111/247/s1">Pub. L. 111–247, § 1</ref>, <date date="2010-09-30">Sept. 30, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/2623">124 Stat. 2623</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/247/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as [the] ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/111/163/s1/a">Pub. L. 111–163, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2010-05-05">May 5, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/1130">124 Stat. 1130</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/163/s1/a">“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’.”</quotedContent>
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</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd107015a-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2009 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/81/s1">Pub. L. 111–81, § 1</ref>, <date date="2009-10-22">Oct. 22, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2137">123 Stat. 2137</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/81/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s117">section 117 of this title</ref>, amending <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of Title 31</ref>, Money and Finance, and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s117">section 117 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/111/37/s1">Pub. L. 111–37, § 1</ref>, <date date="2009-06-30">June 30, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/1927">123 Stat. 1927</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/37/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, and 1313 to 1315 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd107015b-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2008 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/389/s1/a">Pub. L. 110–389, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-10">Oct. 10, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4145">122 Stat. 4145</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/389/s1/a">“This Act [enacting sections 321, 322, 521A, 532, 546, 1156, 3122, 4327, 4335, 5121A, 7288, and 7732A of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3956">section 3956 of Title 50</ref>, 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, <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3711">section 3711 of Title 31</ref>, Money and Finance, and <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3937">section 3937 of Title 50</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">section 5101 of this title</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1212">section 1212 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/110/387/s1/a">Pub. L. 110–387, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-10">Oct. 10, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4110">122 Stat. 4110</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/387/s1/a">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7368">section 7368 of this title</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7333">section 7333 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/110/324/s1">Pub. L. 110–324, § 1</ref>, <date date="2008-09-24">Sept. 24, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/3549">122 Stat. 3549</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/324/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/110/252/tI/s1303/d">Pub. L. 110–252, title I, § 1303(d)</ref>, <date date="2008-06-30">June 30, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2328">122 Stat. 2328</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/252/tI/s1303/d">“This section [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5302A">section 5302A of this title</ref> and provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5302A">section 5302A of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/110/252/tV/s5001">Pub. L. 110–252, title V, § 5001</ref>, <date date="2008-06-30">June 30, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2357">122 Stat. 2357</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/252/tV/s5001">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s16163">section 16163 of Title 10</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1074f7c-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2007 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/157/s1/a">Pub. L. 110–157, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/1831">121 Stat. 1831</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/157/s1/a">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5317A">section 5317A of this title</ref>, amending sections 1114, 1160, 2306, 2408, and 3485 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s653">section 653 of Title 42</ref>, 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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/110/111/s1">Pub. L. 110–111, § 1</ref>, <date date="2007-11-05">Nov. 5, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/1035">121 Stat. 1035</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/111/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/110/110/s1">Pub. L. 110–110, § 1</ref>, <date date="2007-11-05">Nov. 5, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/1031">121 Stat. 1031</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/110/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1720F">section 1720F of this title</ref> and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1720F">section 1720F of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1074f7d-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2006 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/461/s1/a">Pub. L. 109–461, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2006-12-22">Dec. 22, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3403">120 Stat. 3403</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/461/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/461/tIX/s901">Pub. L. 109–461, title IX, § 901</ref>, <date date="2006-12-22">Dec. 22, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3450">120 Stat. 3450</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/461/tIX/s901">“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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/444/s1/a">Pub. L. 109–444, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2006-12-21">Dec. 21, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3304">120 Stat. 3304</ref>, which provided that the Act (see Tables for classification) could be cited as the “Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/109/461/tX/s1006/b">Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-12-22">Dec. 22, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3468">120 Stat. 3468</ref>, set out below.</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/361/s1">Pub. L. 109–361, § 1</ref>, <date date="2006-10-16">Oct. 16, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/2062">120 Stat. 2062</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/361/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1311">section 1311 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/233/s1/a">Pub. L. 109–233, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2006-06-15">June 15, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/397">120 Stat. 397</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/233/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/228/s1">Pub. L. 109–228, § 1</ref>, <date date="2006-05-29">May 29, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/387">120 Stat. 387</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/228/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2413">section 2413 of this title</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1387">section 1387 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2413">section 2413 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd107768e-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2005 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/111/s1">Pub. L. 109–111, § 1</ref>, <date date="2005-11-22">Nov. 22, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2362">119 Stat. 2362</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/111/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/80/s1">Pub. L. 109–80, § 1</ref>, <date date="2005-09-30">Sept. 30, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2045">119 Stat. 2045</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/80/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1967, 1969, 1970, and 1977 of this title and enacting and repealing provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1967">section 1967 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Enhancement Act of 2005’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1079d9f-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2004 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/454/s1/a">Pub. L. 108–454, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-10">Dec. 10, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3598">118 Stat. 3598</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/454/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/454/tI/s101">Pub. L. 108–454, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="2004-12-10">Dec. 10, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3600">118 Stat. 3600</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/454/tI/s101">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s16131">section 16131 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Earn and Learn Act of 2004’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/445/s1">Pub. L. 108–445, § 1</ref>, <date date="2004-12-03">Dec. 3, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/2636">118 Stat. 2636</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/445/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7456A">section 7456A of this title</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7431">section 7431 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Enhancement Act of 2004’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/422/s1/a">Pub. L. 108–422, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2004-11-30">Nov. 30, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/2379">118 Stat. 2379</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/422/s1/a">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8116">section 8116 of this title</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710B">section 1710B of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/363/s1">Pub. L. 108–363, § 1</ref>, <date date="2004-10-25">Oct. 25, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/1705">118 Stat. 1705</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/363/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd107ebc0-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2003 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/183/s1/a">Pub. L. 108–183, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2003-12-16">Dec. 16, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/2651">117 Stat. 2651</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/183/s1/a">“This Act [enacting sections 1821, 4113, 5109B, and 7112 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657f">section 657f of Title 15</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s103">section 103 of this title</ref>, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">section 5101 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits Act of 2003’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/170/s1/a">Pub. L. 108–170, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2003-12-06">Dec. 6, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/2042">117 Stat. 2042</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/170/s1/a">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t25/s1680f">section 1680f of Title 25</ref>, Indians, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 7316, 7401, 7454, and 8121 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t25/s1680f">section 1680f of Title 25</ref>, 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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/147/s1">Pub. L. 108–147, § 1</ref>, <date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1885">117 Stat. 1885</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/147/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10839e1-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2002 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/330/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–330, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-12-06">Dec. 6, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/2820">116 Stat. 2820</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/330/s1/a">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3707A">section 3707A of this title</ref>, 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, <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6103">section 6103 of Title 26</ref>, Internal Revenue Code, and <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3911">section 3911 of Title 50</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2412">section 2412 of Title 28</ref>, 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’.”</quotedContent>
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<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/288/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–288, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-07">Nov. 7, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/2033">116 Stat. 2033</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/288/s1/a">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s4104A">section 4104A of this title</ref>, 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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/287/s1">Pub. L. 107–287, § 1</ref>, <date date="2002-11-07">Nov. 7, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/2024">116 Stat. 2024</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/287/s1">“This Act [enacting sections 1785, 7325, 7326, and 8117 of this title, amending sections 308 and 8111A of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">section 5315 of Title 5</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8117">section 8117 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/247/s1">Pub. L. 107–247, § 1</ref>, <date date="2002-10-23">Oct. 23, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1517">116 Stat. 1517</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/247/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/135/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–135, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-01-23">Jan. 23, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/2446">115 Stat. 2446</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/135/s1/a">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1713">section 1713 of this title</ref> as <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1781">section 1781 of this title</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8415">section 8415 of Title 5</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd108d622-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2001 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/103/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–103, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2001-12-27">Dec. 27, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/976">115 Stat. 976</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/103/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/95/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–95, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2001-12-21">Dec. 21, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/903">115 Stat. 903</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/95/s1/a">“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, <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3735">section 3735 of this title</ref> as <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2041">section 2041 of this title</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s11448">section 11448 of Title 42</ref>, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2001, 2061, and 8162 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7721">section 7721 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/94/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–94, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2001-12-21">Dec. 21, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/900">115 Stat. 900</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/94/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/14/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–14, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2001-06-05">June 5, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/25">115 Stat. 25</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/14/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd108fd33-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2000 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/475/s1">Pub. L. 106–475, § 1</ref>, <date date="2000-11-09">Nov. 9, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2096">114 Stat. 2096</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/475/s1">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5107">section 5107 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/419/s1/a">Pub. L. 106–419, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1822">114 Stat. 1822</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/419/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/413/s1">Pub. L. 106–413, § 1</ref>, <date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1798">114 Stat. 1798</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/413/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1092444-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1999 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/118/s1/a">Pub. L. 106–118, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1999-11-30">Nov. 30, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1601">113 Stat. 1601</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/118/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/117/s1/a">Pub. L. 106–117, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1999-11-30">Nov. 30, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1545">113 Stat. 1545</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/117/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/117/tV/s501/a">Pub. L. 106–117, title V, § 501(a)</ref>, <date date="1999-11-30">Nov. 30, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1573">113 Stat. 1573</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/117/tV/s501/a">“This section [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1318">section 1318 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘John William Rolen Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/117/tX/s1001">Pub. L. 106–117, title X, § 1001</ref>, <date date="1999-11-30">Nov. 30, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1587">113 Stat. 1587</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/117/tX/s1001">“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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1097265-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1998 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/368/s1/a">Pub. L. 105–368, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1998-11-11">Nov. 11, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/3315">112 Stat. 3315</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/368/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/368/tVIII/s801">Pub. L. 105–368, title VIII, § 801</ref>, <date date="1998-11-11">Nov. 11, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/3352">112 Stat. 3352</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/368/tVIII/s801">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7601">section 7601 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Incentive Act of 1998’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tXVI/s1601">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title XVI, § 1601</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-742">112 Stat. 2681–742</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tXVI/s1601">“This title [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1118">section 1118 of this title</ref>, amending sections 1113 and 1117 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1117">section 1117 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/178/tVIII/s8201">Pub. L. 105–178, title VIII, § 8201</ref>, <date date="1998-06-09">June 9, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/492">112 Stat. 492</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/178/tVIII/s8201">“This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 8201–8209) of title VIII of <ref href="/us/pl/105/178">Pub. L. 105–178</ref>, amending sections 1110, 1131, 1311, 2102, 3015, and 3902 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s16131">section 16131 of Title 10</ref>, 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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd1099976-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1997 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/114/s1/a">Pub. L. 105–114, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-21">Nov. 21, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2277">111 Stat. 2277</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/114/s1/a">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8168">section 8168 of this title</ref>, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7721">section 7721 of this title</ref>, 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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/98/s1/a">Pub. L. 105–98, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2155">111 Stat. 2155</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/98/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 1114, 1115, 1162, 1311, 1313, and 1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/33/tVIII/s8001/a">Pub. L. 105–33, title VIII, § 8001(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-08-05">Aug. 5, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/663">111 Stat. 663</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/33/tVIII/s8001/a">“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 <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710">section 1710 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1997’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd109e797-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1996 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/275/s1/a">Pub. L. 104–275, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-10-09">Oct. 9, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3322">110 Stat. 3322</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/275/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/275/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 104–275, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="1996-10-09">Oct. 9, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3337">110 Stat. 3337</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/275/tIV/s401">“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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/263/s1">Pub. L. 104–263, § 1</ref>, <date date="1996-10-09">Oct. 9, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3212">110 Stat. 3212</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/263/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1996’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/262/s1/a">Pub. L. 104–262, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-10-09">Oct. 9, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3177">110 Stat. 3177</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/262/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/106/dB/tXXVIII/s2822/a">Pub. L. 104–106, div. B, title XXVIII, § 2822(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-02-10">Feb. 10, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/556">110 Stat. 556</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/106/dB/tXXVIII/s2822/a">“This section [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3708">section 3708 of this title</ref> and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3708">section 3708 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Military Housing Assistance Act of 1995’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10a0ea8-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1995 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/57/s1">Pub. L. 104–57, § 1</ref>, <date date="1995-11-22">Nov. 22, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/555">109 Stat. 555</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/57/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1995’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10a0ea9-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1994 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/452/s1/a">Pub. L. 103–452, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-11-02">Nov. 2, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4783">108 Stat. 4783</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/452/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Programs Extension Act of 1994’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/446/s1/a">Pub. L. 103–446, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-11-02">Nov. 2, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4645">108 Stat. 4645</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/446/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/446/tI/s101">Pub. L. 103–446, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1994-11-02">Nov. 2, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4647">108 Stat. 4647</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/446/tI/s101">“This Act [probably means title I of <ref href="/us/pl/103/446">Pub. L. 103–446</ref>, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Persian Gulf War Veterans’ Benefits Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/418/s1">Pub. L. 103–418, § 1</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4336">108 Stat. 4336</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/418/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1114">section 1114 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1994’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/353/s1">Pub. L. 103–353, § 1</ref>, <date date="1994-10-13">Oct. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/3149">108 Stat. 3149</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/353/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/271/s1">Pub. L. 103–271, § 1</ref>, <date date="1994-07-01">July 1, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/740">108 Stat. 740</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/271/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Board of Veterans’ Appeals Administrative Procedures Improvement Act of 1994’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10a35ba-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1993 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/140/s1/a">Pub. L. 103–140, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1993-11-11">Nov. 11, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/1485">107 Stat. 1485</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/140/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rates Amendments of 1993’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/66/tXII/s12001">Pub. L. 103–66, title XII, § 12001</ref>, <date date="1993-08-10">Aug. 10, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/413">107 Stat. 413</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/66/tXII/s12001">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1993’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10a35bb-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1992 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/590/s1">Pub. L. 102–590, § 1</ref>, <date date="1992-11-10">Nov. 10, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/5136">106 Stat. 5136</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/590/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/585/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–585, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1992-11-04">Nov. 4, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/4943">106 Stat. 4943</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/585/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care Act of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/585/tI/s101">Pub. L. 102–585, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1992-11-04">Nov. 4, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/4944">106 Stat. 4944</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/585/tI/s101">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Women Veterans Health Programs Act of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/578/s1">Pub. L. 102–578, § 1</ref>, <date date="1992-10-30">Oct. 30, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/4774">106 Stat. 4774</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/578/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Radiation Exposure Amendments of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/568/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–568, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1992-10-29">Oct. 29, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/4320">106 Stat. 4320</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/568/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/568/tI/s101">Pub. L. 102–568, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1992-10-29">Oct. 29, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/4321">106 Stat. 4321</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/568/tI/s101">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Reform Act of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/547/s1">Pub. L. 102–547, § 1</ref>, <date date="1992-10-28">Oct. 28, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/3633">106 Stat. 3633</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/547/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Home Loan Program Amendments of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/510/s1">Pub. L. 102–510, § 1</ref>, <date date="1992-10-24">Oct. 24, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/3318">106 Stat. 3318</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/510/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/405/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–405, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1992-10-09">Oct. 9, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/1972">106 Stat. 1972</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/405/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Medical Programs Amendments of 1992’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10a83dc-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1991 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/152/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–152, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-11-12">Nov. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/985">105 Stat. 985</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/152/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/127/s1">Pub. L. 102–127, § 1</ref>, <date date="1991-10-10">Oct. 10, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/619">105 Stat. 619</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/127/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Educational Assistance Amendments of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/86/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–86, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-08-14">Aug. 14, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/414">105 Stat. 414</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/86/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/83/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–83, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-08-06">Aug. 6, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/378">105 Stat. 378</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/83/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Codification Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/40/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–40, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-05-07">May 7, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/187">105 Stat. 187</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/40/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Health-Care Personnel Act of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/40/tI/s101">Pub. L. 102–40, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1991-05-07">May 7, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/187">105 Stat. 187</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/40/tI/s101">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Physician and Dentist Recruitment and Retention Act of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/40/tII/s201">Pub. L. 102–40, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="1991-05-07">May 7, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/200">105 Stat. 200</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/40/tII/s201">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Labor Relations Improvement Act of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/25/tIII/s331">Pub. L. 102–25, title III, § 331</ref>, <date date="1991-04-06">Apr. 6, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/88">105 Stat. 88</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/25/tIII/s331">“This part [part C (§§ 331–341) of title III of <ref href="/us/pl/102/25">Pub. L. 102–25</ref>, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Persian Gulf War Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/4/s1">Pub. L. 102–4, § 1</ref>, <date date="1991-02-06">Feb. 6, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/11">105 Stat. 11</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/4/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Agent Orange Act of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/3/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–3, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-02-06">Feb. 6, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/7">105 Stat. 7</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/3/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Amendments of 1991’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10aaaed-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/366/s1">Pub. L. 101–366, § 1</ref>, <date date="1990-08-15">Aug. 15, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/430">104 Stat. 430</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/366/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Pay Act of 1990’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10aaaee-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1989 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/237/s1/a">Pub. L. 101–237, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2062">103 Stat. 2062</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/237/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/237/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2069">103 Stat. 2069</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/237/tIII/s301">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/237/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 101–237, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2078">103 Stat. 2078</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/237/tIV/s401">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Education and Employment Amendments of 1989’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/94/s1">Pub. L. 101–94, § 1</ref>, <date date="1989-08-16">Aug. 16, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/617">103 Stat. 617</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/94/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Court of Veterans Appeals Judges Retirement Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10ad1ff-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1988 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/689/s1">Pub. L. 100–689, § 1</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4161">102 Stat. 4161</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/689/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits and Programs Improvement Act of 1988’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/687/dA/s1/a">Pub. L. 100–687, div. A, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4105">102 Stat. 4105</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/687/dA/s1/a">“This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Judicial Review Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/687/dB/s1001/a">Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, § 1001(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4122">102 Stat. 4122</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/687/dB/s1001/a">“This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For short title of <ref href="/us/pl/100/527">Pub. L. 100–527</ref> as the “Department of Veterans Affairs Act”, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/527/s1">section 1 of Pub. L. 100–527</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s301">section 301 of this title</ref>.</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/323/s1/a">Pub. L. 100–323, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-05-20">May 20, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/556">102 Stat. 556</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/323/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Employment, Training, and Counseling Amendments of 1988’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/322/s1/a">Pub. L. 100–322, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-05-20">May 20, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/487">102 Stat. 487</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/322/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits and Services Act of 1988’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/321/s1">Pub. L. 100–321, § 1</ref>, <date date="1988-05-20">May 20, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/485">102 Stat. 485</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/321/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Radiation-Exposed Veterans Compensation Act of 1988’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/253/s1">Pub. L. 100–253, § 1</ref>, <date date="1988-02-29">Feb. 29, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/20">102 Stat. 20</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/253/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Home Loan Program Emergency Amendments of 1988’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10af910-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1987 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/227/s1/a">Pub. L. 100–227, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1987-12-31">Dec. 31, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1552">101 Stat. 1552</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/227/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1987’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/198/s1/a">Pub. L. 100–198, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1987-12-21">Dec. 21, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1315">101 Stat. 1315</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/198/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Home Loan Program Improvements and Property Rehabilitation Act of 1987’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/48/s1">Pub. L. 100–48, § 1</ref>, <date date="1987-06-01">June 1, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/331">101 Stat. 331</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/48/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘New GI Bill Continuation Act’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10af911-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1986 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/576/s1/a">Pub. L. 99–576, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-10-28">Oct. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3248">100 Stat. 3248</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/576/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement and Health-Care Authorization Act of 1986’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/272/tXIX/s19001/a">Pub. L. 99–272, title XIX, § 19001(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-04-07">Apr. 7, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/372">100 Stat. 372</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/272/tXIX/s19001/a">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health-Care Amendments of 1986’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/238/s1">Pub. L. 99–238, § 1</ref>, <date date="1986-01-13">Jan. 13, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/99/1765">99 Stat. 1765</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/238/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10b2022-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1985 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/166/s1/a">Pub. L. 99–166, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1985-12-03">Dec. 3, 1985</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/99/941">99 Stat. 941</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/166/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1985’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10b4733-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1984 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/98/543/s1/a">Pub. L. 98–543, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1984-10-24">Oct. 24, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/2735">98 Stat. 2735</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/543/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For short title of <ref href="/us/pl/98/542">Pub. L. 98–542</ref> as the “Veterans’ Dioxin and Radiation Exposure Compensation Standards Act”, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/542/s1">section 1 of Pub. L. 98–542</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref>.</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/98/528/s1/a">Pub. L. 98–528, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1984-10-19">Oct. 19, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/2686">98 Stat. 2686</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/528/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care Act of 1984’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/98/525/tVII/s701">Pub. L. 98–525, title VII, § 701</ref>, <date date="1984-10-19">Oct. 19, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/2553">98 Stat. 2553</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/48/s2">Pub. L. 100–48, § 2</ref>, <date date="1987-06-01">June 1, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/331">101 Stat. 331</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/48/s2">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/98/223/s1/a">Pub. L. 98–223, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1984-03-02">Mar. 2, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/37">98 Stat. 37</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/223/s1/a">“That (a) this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10b6e44-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1983 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/98/160/s1/a">Pub. L. 98–160, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1983-11-21">Nov. 21, 1983</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/97/993">97 Stat. 993</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/160/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care Amendments of 1983’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10b6e45-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1982 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/306/s1/a">Pub. L. 97–306, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1982-10-14">Oct. 14, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/1429">96 Stat. 1429</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/306/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/97/251/s1/a">Pub. L. 97–251, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1982-09-08">Sept. 8, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/711">96 Stat. 711</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/251/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Programs Improvement and Extension Act of 1982’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/97/174/s1">Pub. L. 97–174, § 1</ref>, <date date="1982-05-04">May 4, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/70">96 Stat. 70</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/174/s1">“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’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10b9556-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1981 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/72/s1/a">Pub. L. 97–72, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1981-11-03">Nov. 3, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1047">95 Stat. 1047</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/72/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/97/72/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 97–72, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="1981-11-03">Nov. 3, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1055">95 Stat. 1055</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/72/tIII/s301">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Small Business Loan Act of 1981’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/97/66/s1/a">Pub. L. 97–66, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1981-10-17">Oct. 17, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1026">95 Stat. 1026</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/66/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/97/37/s1/a">Pub. L. 97–37, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1981-08-14">Aug. 14, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/935">95 Stat. 935</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/37/s1/a">“this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Former Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 1981’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10bbc67-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1980 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/466/s1/a">Pub. L. 96–466, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1980-10-17">Oct. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/2171">94 Stat. 2171</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/466/s1/a">“this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Rehabilitation and Education Amendments of 1980’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/96/385/s1/a">Pub. L. 96–385, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1980-10-07">Oct. 7, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/1528">94 Stat. 1528</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/385/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/96/330/s1/a">Pub. L. 96–330, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1980-08-26">Aug. 26, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/1030">94 Stat. 1030</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/330/s1/a">“this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1980’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10be378-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1979 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/151/s1/a">Pub. L. 96–151, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1979-12-20">Dec. 20, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1092">93 Stat. 1092</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/151/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Programs Extension and Improvement Act of 1979’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/96/128/s1">Pub. L. 96–128, § 1</ref>, <date date="1979-11-28">Nov. 28, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/982">93 Stat. 982</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/128/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/96/22/s1/a">Pub. L. 96–22, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1979-06-13">June 13, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/47">93 Stat. 47</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/22/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Health Care Amendments of 1979’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10be379-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1978 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/95/588/s1">Pub. L. 95–588, § 1</ref>, <date date="1978-11-04">Nov. 4, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/2497">92 Stat. 2497</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/588/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ and Survivors’ Pension Improvement Act of 1978’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/95/520/s1">Pub. L. 95–520, § 1</ref>, <date date="1978-10-26">Oct. 26, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1820">92 Stat. 1820</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/520/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Programs Extension Act of 1978’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/95/479/s1/a">Pub. L. 95–479, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1978-10-18">Oct. 18, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1560">92 Stat. 1560</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/479/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/95/476/s1/a">Pub. L. 95–476, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1978-10-18">Oct. 18, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1497">92 Stat. 1497</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/476/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Housing Benefits Act of 1978’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10c0a8a-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1977 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/95/204/s1">Pub. L. 95–204, § 1</ref>, <date date="1977-12-02">Dec. 2, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1455">91 Stat. 1455</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/204/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] be cited as the ‘Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1977’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/95/202/s1">Pub. L. 95–202, § 1</ref>, <date date="1977-11-23">Nov. 23, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1433">91 Stat. 1433</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/202/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/95/201/s1">Pub. L. 95–201, § 1</ref>, <date date="1977-11-23">Nov. 23, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1429">91 Stat. 1429</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/201/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Physician and Dentist Pay Comparability Amendments of 1977’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/95/117/s1">Pub. L. 95–117, § 1</ref>, <date date="1977-10-03">Oct. 3, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1063">91 Stat. 1063</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/117/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1977’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/95/62/s1">Pub. L. 95–62, § 1</ref>, <date date="1977-07-05">July 5, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/262">91 Stat. 262</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/62/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘State Veterans’ Home Assistance Improvement Act of 1977’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10c319b-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1976 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/94/581/s1">Pub. L. 94–581, § 1</ref>, <date date="1976-10-21">Oct. 21, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2842">90 Stat. 2842</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/581/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Omnibus Health Care Act of 1976’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/581/tII/s201">Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="1976-10-21">Oct. 21, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2855">90 Stat. 2855</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/581/tII/s201">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Medical Technical and Conforming Amendments of 1976’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/502/s1">Pub. L. 94–502, § 1</ref>, <date date="1976-10-15">Oct. 15, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2383">90 Stat. 2383</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/502/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/502/s401">Pub. L. 94–502, § 401</ref>, <date date="1976-10-15">Oct. 15, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2392">90 Stat. 2392</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/502/s401">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Post-Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Act of 1977’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/433/s1">Pub. L. 94–433, § 1</ref>, <date date="1976-09-30">Sept. 30, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/1374">90 Stat. 1374</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/433/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/432/s1">Pub. L. 94–432, § 1</ref>, <date date="1976-09-30">Sept. 30, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/1369">90 Stat. 1369</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/432/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1976’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/324/s1">Pub. L. 94–324, § 1</ref>, <date date="1976-06-30">June 30, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/720">90 Stat. 720</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/324/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Housing Amendments Act of 1976’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10c7fbc-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1975 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/94/169/s1">Pub. L. 94–169, § 1</ref>, <date date="1975-12-23">Dec. 23, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/1013">89 Stat. 1013</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/169/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans and Survivors Pension Interim Adjustment Act of 1975’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/123/s1">Pub. L. 94–123, § 1</ref>, <date date="1975-10-22">Oct. 22, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/669">89 Stat. 669</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/123/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Physician and Dentist Pay Comparability Act of 1975’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/71/s1">Pub. L. 94–71, § 1</ref>, <date date="1975-08-05">Aug. 5, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/395">89 Stat. 395</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/71/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1975’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10c7fbd-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1974 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/93/602/tII/s201">Pub. L. 93–602, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="1975-01-02">Jan. 2, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1958">88 Stat. 1958</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/602/tII/s201">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Education and Rehabilitation Equalization Amendments Act of 1974’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/93/569/s1">Pub. L. 93–569, § 1</ref>, <date date="1974-12-31">Dec. 31, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1863">88 Stat. 1863</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/569/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Housing Act of 1974’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/93/538/s1">Pub. L. 93–538, § 1</ref>, <date date="1974-12-22">Dec. 22, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1736">88 Stat. 1736</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/538/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Disabled Veterans’ and Servicemen’s Automobile and Adaptive Equipment Amendments of 1974’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/93/527/s1">Pub. L. 93–527, § 1</ref>, <date date="1974-12-21">Dec. 21, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1702">88 Stat. 1702</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/527/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1974’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/93/508/s1">Pub. L. 93–508, § 1</ref>, <date date="1974-12-03">Dec. 3, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1578">88 Stat. 1578</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/508/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/93/295/s1">Pub. L. 93–295, § 1</ref>, <date date="1974-05-31">May 31, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/180">88 Stat. 180</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/295/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1974’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/93/289/s1">Pub. L. 93–289, § 1</ref>, <date date="1974-05-24">May 24, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/165">88 Stat. 165</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/289/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Insurance Act of 1974’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10ccdde-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1973 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/93/82/s1">Pub. L. 93–82, § 1</ref>, <date date="1973-08-02">Aug. 2, 1973</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/87/179">87 Stat. 179</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/82/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Health Care Expansion Act of 1973’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/93/43/s1">Pub. L. 93–43, § 1</ref>, <date date="1973-06-18">June 18, 1973</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/87/75">87 Stat. 75</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/43/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Cemeteries Act of 1973’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10ccddf-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1972 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/92/541/s1">Pub. L. 92–541, § 1</ref>, <date date="1972-10-24">Oct. 24, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/1100">86 Stat. 1100</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/92/541/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Administration Medical School Assistance and Health Manpower Training Act of 1972’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/92/540/s1">Pub. L. 92–540, § 1</ref>, <date date="1972-10-24">Oct. 24, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/1074">86 Stat. 1074</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/92/540/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/92/540/tV/s501">Pub. L. 92–540, title V, § 501</ref>, <date date="1972-10-24">Oct. 24, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/1094">86 Stat. 1094</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/92/540/tV/s501">“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Employment and Readjustment Act of 1972’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/92/328/s1">Pub. L. 92–328, § 1</ref>, <date date="1972-06-30">June 30, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/393">86 Stat. 393</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/92/328/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Compensation and Relief Act of 1972’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10cf4f0-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1971 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/91/666/s1">Pub. L. 91–666, § 1</ref>, <date date="1971-01-11">Jan. 11, 1971</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/1998">84 Stat. 1998</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/91/666/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Disabled Veterans’ and Servicemen’s Automobile Assistance Act of 1970’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10d1c01-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1970 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/91/506/s1">Pub. L. 91–506, § 1</ref>, <date date="1970-10-23">Oct. 23, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/1108">84 Stat. 1108</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/91/506/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Housing Act of 1970’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/91/219/s1">Pub. L. 91–219, § 1</ref>, <date date="1970-03-26">Mar. 26, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/76">84 Stat. 76</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/91/219/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Education and Training Amendments Act of 1970’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10d1c02-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1967 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/90/77/s1">Pub. L. 90–77, § 1</ref>, <date date="1967-08-31">Aug. 31, 1967</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/81/178">81 Stat. 178</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/90/77/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Pension and Readjustment Assistance Act of 1967’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10d1c03-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1966 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/89/785/s1">Pub. L. 89–785, § 1</ref>, <date date="1966-11-07">Nov. 7, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/1368">80 Stat. 1368</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/89/785/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Hospitalization and Medical Services Modernization Amendments of 1966’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/89/358/s1">Pub. L. 89–358, § 1</ref>, <date date="1966-03-03">Mar. 3, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/12">80 Stat. 12</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/89/358/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="idd10d4314-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1959 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/86/211/s1">Pub. L. 86–211, § 1</ref>, <date date="1959-08-29">Aug. 29, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/432">73 Stat. 432</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/86/211/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Pension Act of 1959’.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="idd10d4315-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Construction of 2017 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/115/55/s2/y">Pub. L. 115–55, § 2(y)</ref>, <date date="2017-08-23">Aug. 23, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1116">131 Stat. 1116</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/55/s2/y">“Nothing in this section [enacting sections 5104A to 5104C and 7113 of this title, amending this section and sections 5103 to 5104, 5108, 5109, 5109B, 5110, 5111, 5701, 5904, 7103 to 7105A, and 7111 of this title, repealing sections 7106 and 7109 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5108">section 5108 of this title</ref>] or any of the amendments made by this section shall be construed to limit the ability of a claimant to request a revision of a decision under section 5109A or 7111 of title 38, United States Code.”</quotedContent>
</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[For definition of “claimant” as used in <ref href="/us/pl/115/55/s2/y">section 2(y) of Pub. L. 115–55</ref>, set out above, see <ref href="/us/pl/115/55/s6">section 6 of Pub. L. 115–55</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">section 5101 of this title</ref>.]</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="idd10d6a26-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe">
<heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">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 <date date="2002-11-25">November 25, 2002</date>, as modified, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s542">section 542 of Title 6</ref>.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="idd10d6a27-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Honoring as Veterans Certain Persons Who Performed Service in the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/114/315/tIII/s305">Pub. L. 114–315, title III, § 305</ref>, <date date="2016-12-16">Dec. 16, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/1552">130 Stat. 1552</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/315/tIII/s305">“Any person who is entitled under chapter 1223 of title 10, United States Code, to retired pay for nonregular service or, but for age, would be entitled under such chapter to retired pay for nonregular service shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled to any benefit by reason of this honor.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="idd10d9138-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Coordination of Provisions With <ref href="/us/pl/109/444">Pub. L. 109–444</ref></heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/461/tX/s1006/b">Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-12-22">Dec. 22, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3468">120 Stat. 3468</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/461/tX/s1006/b">“If this Act is enacted after the enactment of the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 [<ref href="/us/pl/109/444">Pub. L. 109–444</ref>, approved <date date="2006-12-21">Dec. 21, 2006</date>], then as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2006-12-22">Dec. 22, 2006</date>], 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.”</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="idd10db849-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Redesignation of Sections; Coordination of Redesignations With Other Amendments by <ref href="/us/pl/102/83">Pub. L. 102–83</ref></heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/83/s5">Pub. L. 102–83, § 5</ref>, <date date="1991-08-06">Aug. 6, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/406">105 Stat. 406</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/83/s5">
<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Redesignation of Sections To Conform To Chapter Numbers</inline>.—</heading><content>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.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Tables of Sections and Chapters</inline>.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> 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).</content>
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<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Cross-References</inline>.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> 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.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> 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.</content>
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</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rule for Execution</inline>.—</heading><content>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].”</content>
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<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="idd10ddf5a-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Study of Benefits Payable to Persons Residing Outside the United States; Report and Recommendations Not Later Than <date date="1980-02-01">February 1, 1980</date></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/96/22/tIV/s402">Pub. L. 96–22, title IV, § 402</ref>, <date date="1979-06-13">June 13, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/63">93 Stat. 63</ref>, 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 <date date="1980-02-01">Feb. 1, 1980</date>.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="idd10e066b-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Disability Compensation or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Award; Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/91/621/s6/b">Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(b)</ref>, <date date="1970-12-31">Dec. 31, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/1864">84 Stat. 1864</ref>, provided effective date for an award by Veteran’s Administration arising from injury or death occurring prior to <date date="1970-12-31">Dec. 31, 1970</date>, and based on a claim arising from amendments made to pars. (21)(C) and (25)(F) of this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5305">section 5305 of this title</ref>, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/107/372/tII/s271/3">Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 271(3)</ref>, <date date="2002-12-19">Dec. 19, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/3094">116 Stat. 3094</ref>.</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="idd10e066c-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe">
<heading class="centered smallCaps">Proc. No. 4373. Terminal Date Respecting Service During Vietnam Era</heading>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 4373, <date date="1975-05-07">May 7, 1975</date>, 40 F.R. 20257, provided:</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Congress has provided that entitlement to certain veterans benefits be limited to persons serving in the Armed Forces during the period, beginning <date date="1964-08-05">August 5, 1964</date>, 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.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The signing of the cease-fire agreements and implementing protocols on <date date="1973-01-27">January 27, 1973</date>, 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.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101/29">Section 101(29) of Title 38</ref> of the United States Code, do hereby proclaim, for the purposes of said Section 101(29), that <date date="1975-05-07">May 7, 1975</date>, is designated as the last day of the “Vietnam era.”</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">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.</p>
<signature>
<name>Gerald R. Ford.</name>
</signature>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I87" topic="miscellaneous" id="idd10e548d-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe">
<heading class="centered smallCaps">Secretary and Department Defined</heading>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/117/s3">Pub. L. 106–117, § 3</ref>, <date date="1999-11-30">Nov. 30, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1547">113 Stat. 1547</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/117/s3">
<inline>“For purposes of this Act [see Tables for classification]—</inline>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the term ‘Department’ means the Department of Veterans Affairs.”</content>
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</quotedContent>
</p>
</note>
<note style="-uslm-lc:I87" topic="definitions" id="idd10e548e-188b-11eb-a445-f4214bcd0dbe">
<heading class="centered smallCaps">Definition of Administrator for 1988 Amendments</heading>
<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/687/dB/s1002">Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, § 1002</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4122">102 Stat. 4122</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/687/dB/s1002">“For purposes of this division [see Tables for classification], the term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.”</quotedContent>
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<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/322/s3">Pub. L. 100–322, § 3</ref>, <date date="1988-05-20">May 20, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/489">102 Stat. 489</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/322/s3">“For purposes of this Act [see Tables for classification], the term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.”</quotedContent>
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</note>
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