Editorial Notes
References in Text
For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in par. (20), see section 3602(b) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
Amendments
2023—Par. (23)(A), (B). Pub. L. 118–31, § 1723(a)(1)(A), inserted “, or for members of the Space Force in a space force active status (as defined in section 101(e)(1) of title 10),” after “(including commissioned officers of the Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service)”.
Par. (27)(E) to (H). Pub. L. 118–31, § 1723(a)(1)(B), redesignated subpars. (F), (G), and (H) as subpars. (E), (F), and (G), respectively, and struck out former subpar. (E) which read as follows: “the Space Force Reserve;”.
2022—Pars. (37), (38). Pub. L. 117–168 added pars. (37) and (38).
2021—Par. (2). Pub. L. 116–283, § 926(a)(1), substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”.
Par. (5). Pub. L. 116–283, § 926(a)(1), substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service” in two places.
Par. (10). Pub. L. 116–283, § 926(b)(1), inserted “Space Force,” after “Air Force,”.
Pars. (12), (16), (17). Pub. L. 116–283, § 926(a)(1), substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”.
Par. (18). Pub. L. 116–283, § 926(a)(1), substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service” in two places.
Par. (19). Pub. L. 116–315, § 3004(a), inserted “or Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304))” after “(other than a possession)”.
Par. (24). Pub. L. 116–283, § 926(a)(1), substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service” in introductory provisions.
Par. (27)(E) to (H). Pub. L. 116–283, § 926(b)(3), added subpar. (E) and redesignated former subpars. (E) to (G) as (F) to (H), respectively.
Par. (29)(A). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2001, substituted “November 1, 1955” for “February 28, 1961”.
Par. (32). Pub. L. 116–283, § 926(a)(1), substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service” in introductory provisions.
2020—Par. (21)(C). Pub. L. 116–259 inserted “in the commissioned officer corps” before “of the National”.
2017—Pars. (34) to (36). Pub. L. 115–55 added pars. (34) to (36).
2008—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 110–389 substituted “subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 1965(10)” for “section 1965(10)(B)” in introductory provisions.
2006—Par. (25)(D). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), provided that as of the enactment of Pub. L. 109–461, the amendments made by Pub. L. 109–444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Pub. L. 109–444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109–461, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109–444 note below.
Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(d). See 2002 Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 109–444, which made amendment identical to amendment by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.
Par. (27)(B). Pub. L. 109–163 substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve”.
2002—Par. (25)(D). Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(d), as amended by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1004(b)(1), substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”.
2001—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 107–14 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.
2000—Par. (24). Pub. L. 106–419 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.”
1996—Par. (29). Pub. L. 104–275 amended par. (29) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (29) read as follows: “The term ‘Vietnam era’ means the period beginning August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975.”
1994—Par. (1). Pub. L. 103–446 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.”
1991—Par. (1). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in concluding provisions.
Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “8502(b)” for “5202(b)” in introductory provisions.
Par. (4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3566” for “1766” in introductory provisions.
Par. (11). Pub. L. 102–25, § 332(1), inserted “the Persian Gulf War,” after “the Vietnam era,”.
Pars. (13) to (15). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
Par. (20). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “2303” for “903”.
Par. (21)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 102–54 redesignated subcls. (a), (b), and (c) as (I), (II), and (III), respectively.
Par. (32)(B). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
Par. (33). Pub. L. 102–25, § 332(2), added par. (33).
1989—Par. (1). Pub. L. 101–237 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.”
1988—Par. (22)(D). Pub. L. 100–456, § 633(c)(1), substituted “training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 of title 10 for a period of not less than four weeks and which must be completed by the member before the member is commissioned” for “field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 of title 10”.
Par. (23)(C). Pub. L. 100–456, § 633(c)(2), added subpar. (C).
Par. (28). Pub. L. 100–322, § 103(a), substituted “who require nursing care” for “who require skilled nursing care” and “Such term includes services furnished in skilled nursing care facilities, in intermediate care facilities, and in combined facilities. It does not include domiciliary care.” for “The term includes intensive care where the nursing service is under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.”
Par. (32)(B). Pub. L. 100–322, § 311, struck out “during a period other than a period of war in which such person was held” before “under circumstances which”.
1986—Pars. (22)(C), (23), (27)(F). Pub. L. 99–576, § 702(1)(A), inserted “Army” before “National Guard”.
Par. (31). Pub. L. 99–576, § 702(1)(B), struck out “and the term ‘surviving spouse’ means a person of the opposite sex who is a widow or widower” after “husband”.
1984—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 98–223 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.
1982—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 97–295, § 4(2), substituted “before August 26, 1961, or within two years after the veteran’s death” for “within two years after the veteran’s death or the date of enactment of this sentence”.
Par. (22)(C). Pub. L. 97–306, § 113(a)(1), struck out “and” after “of law;”.
Par. (22)(D), (E). Pub. L. 97–306, § 113(a)(2), (3), added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E).
Par. (25)(E). Pub. L. 97–295, § 4(95)(A), substituted “Health and Human Services” for “Health, Education, and Welfare”.
1981—Par. (32). Pub. L. 97–37 added par. (32).
1979—Par. (4). Pub. L. 96–22 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).
1978—Par. (15). Pub. L. 95–588 inserted “or other periodic” after “monthly”.
1977—Par. (18). Pub. L. 95–126 designated existing provisions as cl. (A) and added cl. (B).
Par. (29). Pub. L. 95–202 substituted “May 7, 1975” for “such date as shall thereafter be determined by Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of the Congress.”
1976—Par. (19). Pub. L. 94–417 struck out “of any war (including the Indian Wars)” before “disabled” and “of any war” after “care for veterans”.
1975—Par. (3). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(A), substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow”, “person of the opposite sex” for “woman”, “spouse” for “wife” wherever appearing, “the veteran’s” for “his” wherever appearing, “with the veteran” for “with him”, “person” for “man” wherever appearing and “himself or herself” for “herself”.
Par. (4). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(B), substituted “regular contributions toward the person’s support from some individual other than the veteran or the veteran’s spouse” for “regular contribution toward his support from some individual other than the veteran or his spouse”.
Par. (5). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(C), substituted “before the veteran’s entry” for “before his entry”.
Pars. (13) to (15). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(D)–(F), substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” wherever appearing.
Par. (31). Pub. L. 94–169, § 101(1)(G), added par. (31).
1972—Par. (4). Pub. L. 92–540 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.
1971—Par. (30). Pub. L. 92–198 struck out service requirement of 90 days or more.
1970—Par. (4). Pub. L. 91–262 inserted provision recognizing an adopted child of a veteran as a dependent from the date of issuance of an interlocutory decree.
Par. (11). Pub. L. 91–588, § 9(a), inserted reference to the Mexican border period.
Par. (21)(C). Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(a)(1), included within “active duty” duty as a commissioned officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization.
Par. (25)(F). Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(a)(2), inserted “the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor organization” before “the Coast and Geodetic Survey”.
Par. (30). Pub. L. 91–588, § 9(b), added par. (30).
1969—Par. (3). Pub. L. 91–24, § 16, substituted “September 16, 1962” for “enactment of the 1962 amendment to this paragraph”.
Par. (23)(A). Pub. L. 91–24, § 1(a), substituted “section 206 of title 37” for “section 301 of title 37”.
Par. (25)(D). Pub. L. 91–24, § 1(b), substituted “Secretary of Transportation” for “Secretary of the Treasury”.
1967—Par. (11). Pub. L. 90–77, § 201(a), included Vietnam era within definition of “period of war” and substituted “the date” for “a date”.
Par. (29). Pub. L. 90–77, § 201(b), added par. (29).
1966—Par. (20). Pub. L. 89–358 defined “State” to include the Canal Zone for the purpose of section 903 and chapters 34 and 35 of this title.
1965—Par. (4)(C). Pub. L. 89–311 substituted “twenty-three years” for “twenty-one years”.
1964—Par. (19). Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(c), included within “State home” a home which furnishes nursing home care for veterans of any war.
Par. (28). Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(d), added par. (28).
1962—Par. (3). Pub. L. 87–674 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”.
Par. (26). Pub. L. 87–815 substituted “ ‘Reserve’ means a member” for “ ‘Reserves’ means members”.
1959—Par. (4). Pub. L. 86–195 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 Aug. 25, 1959, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 86–195, provided that such person was not receiving regular contributions toward his support from some individual other than the veteran or his spouse, or from any public or private welfare organization.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2017 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–55, § 2(x), Aug. 23, 2017, 131 Stat. 1115, provided that:
“(1) In general.—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 section 5104 of title 38, United States Code, is provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on or after the later of—
“(A)
the date that is 540 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 23, 2017]; and
“(B) the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submits to the appropriate committees of Congress—
“(i) 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—
“(I)
to carry out the new appeals system;
“(II)
to timely address appeals under the new appeals system; and
“(III)
to timely address appeals of decisions on legacy claims; and
“(ii)
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.
“(2) Collaboration.—
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.
“(3) Early applicability.—The Secretary may apply the new appeals system to a claim with respect to which the claimant—
“(A)
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
“(B)
elects to subject the claim to the new appeals system.
“(4) Phased rollout.—
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).
“(5) Treatment of legacy claims.—
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.
“(6) Publication of applicability date.—
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.
“(7) Definitions.—In this subsection:
“(A) Appropriate committees of congress.—The term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ means—
“(i)
the Committee on
Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate; and
“(ii)
the Committee on
Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives.
[Final rule implementing provisions of Pub. L. 115–55 relating to new Department of Veterans Affairs appeals system went into effect Feb. 19, 2019. See final rule at 84 F.R. 138 and subsequent corrections at 84 F.R. 4336.]
[For definitions of “claimant”, “legacy claims”, and “new appeals system” as used in section 2(x) of Pub. L. 115–55, set out above, see section 6 of Pub. L. 115–55, set out in a note under section 5101 of this title.]
Effective Date of 2006 Amendment
Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1004(b), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3466, provided that the amendment made by section 1004(b) is effective Nov. 25, 2002.
Pub. L. 109–444, § 8(b), Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3313, which provided that the amendment made by section 8(b)(1) would be effective Nov. 25, 2002, was repealed by Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3468, set out below.
Effective Date of 2001 Amendment
Pub. L. 107–14, § 4(g), June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 30, provided that:
“(1)
The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections
1965 and
1967 to
1970 of this title] shall take effect on the first day of the first month that begins more than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [
June 5, 2001].
“(2) Each Secretary concerned, acting in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall take such action as is necessary to ensure that during the period between the date of the enactment of this Act and the effective date determined under paragraph (1) each eligible member—
“(A)
is furnished an explanation of the insurance benefits available for dependents under the amendments made by this section; and
“(B)
is afforded an opportunity before such effective date to make elections that are authorized under those amendments to be made with respect to dependents.
“(3) For purposes of paragraph (2):
“(B)
The term ‘eligible member’ means a member of the uniformed services described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of
section 1967(a)(1) of title 38, United
States Code, as amended by subsection (b)(1).”
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Pub. L. 104–275, title V, § 505(d), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3342, provided that:
“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections
1116 and
1710 of this title] shall take effect on
January 1, 1997. No benefit may be paid or provided by reason of such amendments for any period before such date.”
Effective Date of 1982 Amendment
Pub. L. 97–306, title I, § 113(d), Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1433, as amended by Pub. L. 98–223, title II, § 210, Mar. 2, 1984, 98 Stat. 45, provided that:
“The amendments made by subsections (a) [amending this section] and (b) [repealing former section 403 of this title] and the provisions of subsection (c) [set out as a note under section 8140 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees]—
“(1)
with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982, shall take effect as of October 1, 1982; and
“(2)
with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated before October 1, 1982, shall take effect as of October 1, 1983.”
Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
Pub. L. 95–588, title IV, § 401, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2511, provided that:
“The amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification] to title 38, United
States Code, shall become effective on
January 1, 1979.”
Effective Date of 1977 Amendments
Pub. L. 95–202, title V, § 501, Nov. 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 1450, provided that:
“The provisions of this Act [see Tables for classification] shall become effective on the first day of the first month beginning 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [
Nov. 23, 1977], except that the provisions of title I and
section 304(a)(1)(A) shall be effective retroactively to
October 1, 1977, the provisions of sections
201 and
202 shall become effective on
January 1, 1978, the provisions of
section 203 shall be effective retroactively to
May 31, 1976, and the provisions of sections 301, 302(2), 304(a)(1)(B), 304(a)(2), 305(a)(3), 305(b)(2), 305(b)(3), 305(b)(4), 305(c), 306, 307, 308, 309, and 310 and of title IV shall be effective upon enactment [
Nov. 23, 1977].”
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–126 effective Oct. 8, 1977, see section 5 of Pub. L. 95–126, set out as a note under section 5303 of this title.
Effective Date of 1967 Amendment
Pub. L. 90–77, title IV, § 405, Aug. 31, 1967, 81 Stat. 191, provided that:
“(a)
Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this Act [see Tables for classification] shall become effective on the first day of the first calendar month which begins more than ten days after the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 31, 1967].
“(b)
The amendments made by section 203 of this Act [amending sections 602 and 612 [now 1702 and 1712 of this title] shall become effective upon enactment [Aug. 31, 1967].
“(c)
The amendments made by title II [§§ 201–204] of this Act [amending this section] relating to the payment of burial benefits in the case of
veterans of the
Vietnam era shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act [
Aug. 31, 1967]. If the burial allowance authorized by section 902 [now 2302] of title 38, United
States Code is payable solely by virtue of the enactment of this Act, the two-year period for filing applications, referred to in section 904 [now 2304] of such title 38, shall not end, with respect to an individual whose death occurred prior to the enactment of this Act; before the expiration of the two-year period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act; or in any case involving the correction of a discharge after the date of enactment of this Act; before the expiration of two years from the date of such correction.”
Short Title of 2023 Amendment
Pub. L. 118–21, § 1, Nov. 13, 2023, 137 Stat. 109, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
5702 and
5901 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
5702 and
5901 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Wounded Warrior Access Act’.”
Pub. L. 118–20, § 1, Nov. 13, 2023, 137 Stat. 108, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 109 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act’ or the ‘Korean American VALOR Act’.”
Pub. L. 118–6, § 1, June 14, 2023, 137 Stat. 50, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023’ or the
‘Veterans’ COLA Act of 2023’.”
Pub. L. 117–355, § 1, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6278, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
2404,
2406, and
2411 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 2303 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–333, § 1(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6121, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–333, § 10(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6131, provided that:
“This section [amending
section 3311 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Sgt. Wolf Kyle Weninger
Veterans Education Fairness Act of 2022’.”
Short Title of 2022 Amendment
Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, § 1(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5404, provided that:
“This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Joseph Maxwell Cleland and Robert Joseph Dole Memorial Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title II, § 231, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5456, provided that:
“This subtitle [subtitle C (§§ 231–234) of title II of div. U of
Pub. L. 117–328, amending sections 3031, 3103, 3321, and 3512 of this title] may be cited as the ‘GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title II, § 251, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5462, provided that:
“This subtitle [subtitle E (§§ 251–255) of title II of div. U of
Pub. L. 117–328, enacting sections 5302B and 5314A of this title, amending sections 5302, 5314, and 5315 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 5302, 5302B, 5314A, and 5315 of this title] may be cited as the ‘VA Beneficiary Debt Collection Improvement Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–328, div. V, § 1(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5497, provided that:
“This division [enacting sections
1167 and
2068 of this title, amending
section 1712A of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes preceding section 3001 and under sections 1701, 1712A, 1720F, 6303, 7303, 7401, 7611, and 7681 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 1701 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Support The Resiliency of Our Nation’s Great
Veterans Act of 2022’ or the ‘STRONG
Veterans Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–313, § 1, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4399, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1917,
1949, and
1952 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes preceding section 1981 and under
section 1917 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Faster Payments to
Veterans’ Survivors Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–297, § 1, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4375, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
3319 and
3699 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–209, § 1, Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2243, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 1967 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1967 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Supporting Families of the Fallen Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–205, § 1, Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2232, provided that:
“This Act [enacting subchapter II of
chapter 63 of this title and amending sections
6301 and
6303 to
6307 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Solid Start Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–191, § 1, Oct. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 2207, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–178, § 1, Sept. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 2110, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
4303 and
4312 of this title and
section 5149 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce Act of 2021’ or the ‘CREW Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–175, § 1, Sept. 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 2107, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 7309A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Patient Advocate Tracker Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–174, § 1, Aug. 26, 2022, 136 Stat. 2104, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 3680A of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 3680A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Ensuring the Best Schools for
Veterans Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, § 1(a), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1759, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022’ or the ‘Honoring our
PACT Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, title I, § 101, Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1761, provided that:
“This title [amending this section and
section 1710 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1710 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Conceding Our
Veterans’ Exposure Now and Necessitating Training Act of 2022’ or the ‘COVENANT Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, title II, § 201, Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1766, provided that:
“This title [enacting subchapter VII of chapter 11 and sections
1167 and
1305 of this title, amending sections
1116,
1116B, and
1118 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
1167 and
1305 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2022’ or the ‘TEAM Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, title III, § 301, Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1777, provided that:
“This title [enacting sections
1119 and
1168 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, title IV, § 401(a), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1780, provided that:
“This section [amending
section 1112 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Mark Takai Atomic
Veterans Healthcare
Parity Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, title IV, § 402(a), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1780, provided that:
“This section [amending
section 1112 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Palomares or Thule
Veterans Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, title IV, § 403(a), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1780, provided that:
“This section [amending sections
1116 and
1710 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1116 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, title IV, § 404(a), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1782, provided that:
“This section [amending
section 1116 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1116 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Fair Care for Vietnam
Veterans Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–168, title IV, § 406(a), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1783, provided that:
“This section [enacting
section 1120 of this title, amending
section 1113 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1120 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–154, § 1, June 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 1303, provided that:
“This Act [amending provisions set out as a note preceding
section 5701 of this title] may be cited as the ‘VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021’.”
Pub. L. 117–138, § 1, June 7, 2022, 136 Stat. 1256, provided that:
“This Act [enacting and amending provisions set out as notes preceding
section 3001 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–136, § 1, June 7, 2022, 136 Stat. 1251, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 312 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 312 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Strengthening Oversight for
Veterans Act of 2021’.”
Pub. L. 117–133, § 1, June 7, 2022, 136 Stat. 1238, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 7322 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for
Veterans In Combat Environments Act’ or the ‘Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–103, div. S, title I, § 101, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 821, provided that:
“This title [amending sections
7404 and
7451 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Retention and Income Security Enhancement Act’ or the ‘VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–103, div. CC, § 101, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 1109, provided that:
“This division [amending sections
2303 and
2408 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 2408 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Burial Equity for Guards and
Reserves Act’.”
Short Title of 2021 Amendment
Pub. L. 117–76, § 1, Dec. 21, 2021, 135 Stat. 1517, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
516,
3313,
3679,
3680,
3689,
3690,
3696, and
3729 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
3679 and
3680 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes preceding section 3001 and under sections
3031,
3103,
3485, and
3687 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act’ or the ‘REMOTE Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–69, § 1, Nov. 30, 2021, 135 Stat. 1495, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1703 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021’.”
Pub. L. 117–68, § 1, Nov. 30, 2021, 135 Stat. 1493, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 3679 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 3679 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021’.”
Pub. L. 117–67, § 1, Nov. 30, 2021, 135 Stat. 1491, provided that:
“This Act [amending provisions set out as a note under
section 7401 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Hire
Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021’.”
Pub. L. 117–62, § 1, Nov. 22, 2021, 135 Stat. 1482, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 6303 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans and Family Information Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–45, § 1, Oct. 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 389, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021’.”
Pub. L. 117–42, § 1, Sept. 30, 2021, 135 Stat. 342, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 1712C of this title and provisions set out as a note under
section 8103 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021’.”
Pub. L. 117–37, § 1, Aug. 25, 2021, 135 Stat. 329, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 1714 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1714 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for
Veterans Therapy Act’ or the ‘PAWS for
Veterans Therapy Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–21, § 1, June 30, 2021, 135 Stat. 292, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1712A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Sgt. Ketchum Rural
Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021’.”
Pub. L. 117–16, § 1, June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 280, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1166,
3313,
3671,
3673A,
3679,
3696, and
3698 of this title, renumbering
section 1164 of this title as section 1166, enacting provisions set out as notes preceding section 3001 and under sections 3698 and 3699B of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes preceding section 3001 and under sections 2408, 3671, and 3699B of this title] may be cited as the ‘Training in High-demand Roles to Improve
Veteran Employment Act’ or the ‘THRIVE Act’.”
Pub. L. 116–315, § 1(a), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4932, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D.
Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020’.”
Pub. L. 116–315, title IV, § 4001, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 5006, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Navy SEAL Bill Mulder Act of 2020’.”
Pub. L. 116–315, title V, § 5001, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 5021, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Deborah Sampson Act of 2020’.”
Pub. L. 116–315, title VI, § 6001, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 5051, provided that:
“This title [enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
1501 and
5101 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Financial Refuge for Every Elderly
Veteran Act of 2020’ or the ‘FREE
Veteran Act of 2020’.”
Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title VII, § 761, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3724, provided that:
“This subtitle [subtitle E (§§ 761–765) of title VII of div. A of
Pub. L. 116–283, enacting
section 1789 of this title, amending sections 1712A, 1720F, and 1720H of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under 1712A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Care and Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2020’ or the ‘CARE for Reservists Act of 2020’.”
Short Title of 2020 Amendment
Pub. L. 116–278, § 1, Dec. 31, 2020, 134 Stat. 3373, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 1720G of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1720G of this title] may be cited as the ‘Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for
Veteran Caregivers Act’ or the ‘TEAM
Veteran Caregivers Act’.”
Pub. L. 116–214, § 1(a), Dec. 5, 2020, 134 Stat. 1026, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 1720J of this title and provisions set out as notes under sections 902, 1710, 1720G, 1720J, and 6303 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 2020’ or the
‘Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020’.”
Pub. L. 116–183, § 1, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 895, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 8127 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 8127 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Protecting Business Opportunities for
Veterans Act of 2019’.”
Pub. L. 116–178, § 1, Oct. 20, 2020, 134 Stat. 853, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020’.”
Pub. L. 116–176, § 1, Oct. 20, 2020, 134 Stat. 849, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 1712A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Act’.”
Pub. L. 116–171, § 1(a), Oct. 17, 2020, 134 Stat. 778, provided that:
“This Act [enacting subchapter IX of chapter 76 and
section 119 of this title, 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’.”
Pub. L. 116–159, div. E, § 5001, Oct. 1, 2020, 134 Stat. 747, provided that:
“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
section 301 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes preceding
section 3001 of this title 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’.”
Pub. L. 116–155, § 1, Aug. 8, 2020, 134 Stat. 698, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 8127 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 8127 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act of 2020’.”
Pub. L. 116–154, § 1, Aug. 8, 2020, 134 Stat. 690, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 3315B of this title, 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’.”
Pub. L. 116–140, § 1, Apr. 28, 2020, 134 Stat. 631, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
3031,
3103,
3105,
3108,
3319,
3321,
3485,
3680, and
3699 of this title and
section 16133 of Title 10,
Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Student
Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020’.”
Pub. L. 116–137, § 1, Apr. 10, 2020, 134 Stat. 616, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 116–106, § 1, Jan. 7, 2020, 133 Stat. 3291, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 2403 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act’.”
Short Title of 2019 Amendment
Pub. L. 116–61, § 1, Sept. 30, 2019, 133 Stat. 1116, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 116–58, § 1, Sept. 26, 2019, 133 Stat. 1091, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019’.”
Pub. L. 116–23, § 1, June 25, 2019, 133 Stat. 966, provided that:
“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’.”
Short Title of 2018 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–407, § 1(a), Dec. 31, 2018, 132 Stat. 5368, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 728 of this title, 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’.”
Pub. L. 115–258, § 1, Oct. 9, 2018, 132 Stat. 3662, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–251, § 1(a), Sept. 29, 2018, 132 Stat. 3166, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–188, § 1, June 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 1490, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 727 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability Act of 2018’ or the ‘SEA Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–184, § 1, June 15, 2018, 132 Stat. 1483, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 2306 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act’.”
Pub. L. 115–182, § 1(a), June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1393, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 115–182, title I, § 100(a), June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1395, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Caring for Our
Veterans Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–159, § 1, Mar. 27, 2018, 132 Stat. 1244, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 1745 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1745 of this title] may be cited as the
‘State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2017’.”
Pub. L. 115–131, § 1, Mar. 9, 2018, 132 Stat. 334, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1501 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017’.”
Short Title of 2017 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–95, § 1, Dec. 20, 2017, 131 Stat. 2042, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1701 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Enhancing
Veteran Care Act’.”
Pub. L. 115–89, § 1, Nov. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 1279, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 115–86, § 1, Nov. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 1276, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 5701 of this title] may be cited as the ‘VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017’.”
Pub. L. 115–75, § 1, Nov. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 1244, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017’.”
Pub. L. 115–62, § 1(a), Sept. 29, 2017, 131 Stat. 1159, provided that:
“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
section 1071 of Title 10,
Armed Forces] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017’.”
Pub. L. 115–55, § 1, Aug. 23, 2017, 131 Stat. 1105, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 115–48, § 1(a), Aug. 16, 2017, 131 Stat. 973, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Harry W. Colmery
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017’.”
Pub. L. 115–46, § 1(a), Aug. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 958, provided that:
“This Act [enacting subchapter III of chapter 7 and
section 725 of this title, amending sections 3729, 5317, 5503, 7412, and 7451 of this title and
section 3304 of Title 5, 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’.”
Pub. L. 115–41, § 1(a), June 23, 2017, 131 Stat. 862, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017’.”
Short Title of 2016 Amendment
Pub. L. 114–315, § 1(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1536, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 114–273, § 1, Dec. 14, 2016, 130 Stat. 1400, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 2306 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act of 2016’.”
Pub. L. 114–256, § 1, Dec. 14, 2016, 130 Stat. 1345, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 114–228, § 1(a), Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 935, provided that:
“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
section 1071 of Title 10,
Armed Forces] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016’.”
Pub. L. 114–226, § 1, Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 926, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
8161,
8162,
8163, and
8168 of this title] may be cited as the ‘West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016’.”
Pub. L. 114–218, § 1, July 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 842, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 1712C of this title and repealing provisions set out as a note under
section 1712 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016’.”
Pub. L. 114–197, § 1, July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 693, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act of 2016’.”
Pub. L. 114–188, § 1, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 611, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 1709B of this title] may be cited as the ‘Female
Veteran Suicide Prevention Act’.”
Short Title of 2015 Amendment
Pub. L. 114–58, § 1(a), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 530, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015’.”
Pub. L. 114–41, title IV, § 4001, July 31, 2015, 129 Stat. 460, provided that:
“This title [amending sections 223 and 4980H of Title 26,
Internal Revenue Code, enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1701 of this title and sections 223 and 4980H of Title 26, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 1701 of this title] may be cited as the ‘VA Budget and Choice Improvement Act’.”
Pub. L. 114–31, § 1, July 20, 2015, 129 Stat. 428, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 5706 of this title and provisions set out as notes under
section 5706 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Identification Card Act 2015’.”
Pub. L. 114–19, § 1, May 22, 2015, 129 Stat. 215, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 114–2, § 1, Feb. 12, 2015, 129 Stat. 30, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 1709B of this title, amending
section 1710 of this title, 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’.”
Short Title of 2014 Amendment
Pub. L. 113–257, § 1, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2924, provided that:
“This Act [enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under
section 1710C of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2014’.”
Pub. L. 113–181, § 1, Sept. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 1916, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014’.”
Pub. L. 113–175, § 1(a), Sept. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 1901, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014’.”
Pub. L. 113–146, § 1(a), Aug. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 1754, provided that:
“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’.”
Short Title of 2013 Amendment
Pub. L. 113–65, § 1, Dec. 20, 2013, 127 Stat. 669, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 2411 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 2411 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act’.”
Pub. L. 113–59, § 1(a), Dec. 20, 2013, 127 Stat. 658, provided that:
“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
section 521A of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 5101 of this title] may be cited as the ‘VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013’.”
Pub. L. 113–52, § 1, Nov. 21, 2013, 127 Stat. 582, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013’.”
Pub. L. 113–37, § 1, Sept. 30, 2013, 127 Stat. 523, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
322,
521A,
1710,
1729,
2013,
2021,
2023,
2044,
2061,
2101,
3732, and
5317A of this title and
section 653 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 322 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 1710 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013’.”
Pub. L. 112–260, § 1(a), Jan. 10, 2013, 126 Stat. 2417, provided that:
“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,
section 1144 of Title 10,
Armed Forces, and
section 2104 of Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 1712A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Dignified Burial and Other
Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012’.”
Short Title of 2012 Amendment
Pub. L. 112–198, § 1, Nov. 27, 2012, 126 Stat. 1463, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012’.”
Pub. L. 112–191, § 1(a), Oct. 5, 2012, 126 Stat. 1437, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
315,
2031,
2033,
2041,
2066, and
3732 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 315 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 5101 of this title] may be cited as the ‘VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012’.”
Pub. L. 112–154, § 1(a), Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1165, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Honoring America’s
Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012’.”
Pub. L. 112–154, title I, § 101, Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1167, provided that:
“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’.”
Pub. L. 112–154, title II, § 201, Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1176, provided that:
“This title [enacting
section 8168 of this title, 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’.”
Short Title of 2011 Amendment
Pub. L. 112–56, title II, § 201, Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 712, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011’.”
Pub. L. 112–53, § 1, Nov. 9, 2011, 125 Stat. 548, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011’.”
Pub. L. 112–37, § 1(a), Oct. 5, 2011, 125 Stat. 392, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1703,
2013,
2021,
2031,
2033,
2041,
2044,
2061,
2066,
2102A,
3729,
5317,
5317A,
8104, and
8118 of this title and
section 653 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011’.”
Pub. L. 112–26, § 1, Aug. 3, 2011, 125 Stat. 268, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 3729 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3313 and 3729 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011’.”
Pub. L. 111–377, § 1(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4106, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 3315A of this title, amending sections 3031, 3034, 3108, 3301, 3311, 3313, 3315, 3316, 3319, 3322, 3323, 3512, 3671 to 3673, 3675, 3679, 3680, 3681, 3684, and 3689 of this title and
section 2006 of Title 10,
Armed Forces, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3031, 3034, 3108, 3301, 3311, 3313, 3315, 3315A, 3319, 3322, 3680, and 3684 of this title and
section 2006 of Title 10] may be cited as the ‘Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010’.”
Short Title of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–275, § 1(a), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2864, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
2021A and
2108 of this title and sections 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,
section 1316 of Title 2, The
Congress,
section 416 of Title 3, 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
section 2913 of Title 29, Labor, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1117, 1980A, and 5101 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010’.”
Pub. L. 111–275, title I, § 104(a), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2867, provided that:
“This section [amending
section 8127 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 8127 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Small Business Verification Act’.”
Pub. L. 111–275, title V, § 502(a), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2882, provided that:
“This section [amending sections
107,
2301,
2306, and
2402 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
107 and
2402 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Corey Shea Act’.”
Pub. L. 111–247, § 1, Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2623, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as [the]
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010’.”
Pub. L. 111–163, § 1(a), May 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 1130, provided that:
“This Act [enacting chapter 75 and sections
118,
1720G,
1730A,
1786,
7311A,
7321A,
7459, and
7618 of this title, amending sections
111,
542,
544,
902,
903,
1705,
1710,
1710E,
1712A,
1717,
1720,
1720D,
1729,
1781,
1782,
2012,
7306,
7311,
7332,
7361 to
7364,
7366,
7401,
7403 to
7405,
7410,
7431,
7451 to
7456,
7456A,
7612,
7618, and
7681 to
7683 of this title, renumbering sections
7364A and
7618 of this title as sections 7365 and 7619, respectively, repealing sections
7365 and
8107 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
111,
523,
542,
1703,
1710,
1712,
1712A,
1717,
1720G,
7306,
7404,
7431,
7501, and
7681 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections
527 and
1703 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010’.”
Short Title of 2009 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–81, § 1, Oct. 22, 2009, 123 Stat. 2137, provided that:
Pub. L. 111–37, § 1, June 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1927, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1114,
1115,
1162,
1311, and
1313 to
1315 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009’.”
Short Title of 2008 Amendment
Pub. L. 110–389, § 1(a), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4145, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
321,
322,
521A,
532,
546,
1156,
3122,
4327,
4335,
5121A,
7288, and
7732A of this title and
section 3956 of Title 50, War and National Defense, amending this section, sections 502, 544, 1112, 1161, 1922, 1965, 1967 to 1969, 1973, 2103, 2306, 3105, 3120, 3512, 3673, 3676, 3677, 3686, 3691, 3703, 3707, 3707A, 3710, 4103, 4110A, 4322 to 4324, 4332, 5103, 5317, 7253, 7257, 7268, 7285, 7296, 7731, and 8127 of this title,
section 3711 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and
section 3937 of Title 50, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 322, 521A, 1156, 1161, 1967 to 1969, 1973, 2306, 3703, 4332, 5101, 5103, 5121A, 5302A, and 7732A of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under
section 5101 of this title and
section 1212 of Title 10,
Armed Forces] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008’.”
Pub. L. 110–387, § 1(a), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4110, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
1729B,
2044,
7330A, and
8119 of this title, amending sections
111,
542,
1701,
1703,
1708,
1710,
1710A,
1712A,
1725,
1728,
1729,
1782,
1803,
2013,
2022,
2023,
2043,
2065,
4110,
7314,
7320,
7321,
7325,
7328,
7402,
7458,
8104, and
8117 of this title, repealing
section 7368 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 111, 1701, 1703, 1712A, 1720A, 1803, 2044, 7311, and 8119 of this title, amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1710B and 1712A of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under
section 7333 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008’.”
Pub. L. 110–324, § 1, Sept. 24, 2008, 122 Stat. 3549, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1114,
1115,
1162,
1311,
1313, and
1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008’.”
Pub. L. 110–252, title I, § 1303(d), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2328, provided that:
Pub. L. 110–252, title V, § 5001, June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2357, provided that:
“This title [enacting
chapter 33 of this title and sections 16132a and 16163a of Title 10,
Armed Forces, amending sections
3015,
3020,
3033,
3485,
3674,
3688 to
3690,
3692,
3695,
3697, and
3697A of this title and sections 16133 and 16163 of Title 10, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
3015 and
3301 of this title and
section 16163 of Title 10] may be cited as the ‘
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008’.”
Short Title of 2007 Amendment
Pub. L. 110–157, § 1(a), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1831, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 5317A of this title, amending sections 1114, 1160, 2306, 2408, and 3485 of this title and
section 653 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2306 and 2408 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 110–111, § 1, Nov. 5, 2007, 121 Stat. 1035, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 110–110, § 1, Nov. 5, 2007, 121 Stat. 1031, provided that:
Short Title of 2006 Amendment
Pub. L. 109–461, § 1(a), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3403, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006’.”
Pub. L. 109–461, title IX, § 901, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3450, provided that:
“This title [enacting subchapter III of chapter 57 and
chapter 79 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Information Security Enhancement Act of 2006’.”
Pub. L. 109–444, § 1(a), Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3304, which provided that the Act (see Tables for classification) could be cited as the “Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006”, was repealed by Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3468, set out below.
Pub. L. 109–361, § 1, Oct. 16, 2006, 120 Stat. 2062, provided that:
“This Act [amending
section 1311 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006’.”
Pub. L. 109–233, § 1(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 397, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006’.”
Pub. L. 109–228, § 1, May 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 387, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 2413 of this title,
section 1387 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and provisions set out as a note under
section 2413 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act’.”
Short Title of 2005 Amendments
Pub. L. 109–111, § 1, Nov. 22, 2005, 119 Stat. 2362, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1114,
1115,
1162,
1311,
1313, and
1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005’.”
Pub. L. 109–80, § 1, Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2045, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1967,
1969,
1970, and
1977 of this title and enacting and repealing provisions set out as notes under
section 1967 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Enhancement Act of 2005’.”
Short Title of 2004 Amendments
Pub. L. 108–454, § 1(a), Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3598, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004’.”
Pub. L. 108–454, title I, § 101, Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3600, provided that:
“This title [amending sections
3011,
3012,
3032,
3232,
3452,
3501,
3512,
3532,
3672,
3675,
3677,
3684,
3687, and
3694 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
3032,
3233,
3675, and
3687 of this title and
section 16131 of Title 10,
Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Earn and Learn Act of 2004’.”
Pub. L. 108–445, § 1, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2636, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 7456A of this title, amending sections 7404, 7431 to 7433, and 7452 of this title, omitting sections 7434 to 7440 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 7431 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Enhancement Act of 2004’.”
Pub. L. 108–422, § 1(a), Nov. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2379, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
1744,
7327,
7328, and
8118 of this title, amending sections
305,
1703,
1710B,
1720D,
1741,
2013,
7401,
7803,
8104,
8109,
8111,
8122, and
8164 to
8166 of this title, repealing
section 8116 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1710B, 1744, 7327, 7328, 7451, 8110, and 8118 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 1710B of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004’.”
Pub. L. 108–363, § 1, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1705, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004’.”
Short Title of 2003 Amendments
Pub. L. 108–183, § 1(a), Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2651, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
1821,
4113,
5109B, and
7112 of this title and
section 657f of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, amending sections 103, 107, 315, 544, 1104, 1112, 1303, 1311, 1322, 1729A, 1804, 1811, 1831, 1834, 1917, 1952, 1974, 2101, 2102, 2303, 2307, 2402, 2408, 3015, 3452, 3462, 3471, 3485, 3512, 3532, 3534, 3542, 3564, 3675, 3687, 3692, 3702, 3729, 3732, 3733, 3902, 4102A, 5101, 5102, 5103, 5121, 5301, 5317, 5318, 6105, and 7723 of this title, repealing sections 3698 and 3699 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 103, 107, 1154, 1917, 2102, 2402, 3452, 3462, 3485, 3512, 3532, 3698, 3729, 4102A, 4113, 5101, 5102, 5103, 5121, 6105, and 7723 of this title, amending provisions set out as a note under
section 103 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under
section 5101 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Benefits Act of 2003’.”
Pub. L. 108–170, § 1(a), Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2042, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
7307 and
7364A of this title, amending sections
516,
1701,
1710,
1710A,
1712,
1718,
1720,
1722A,
1734,
2041,
2065,
7303,
7316,
7321,
7366,
7368,
7401 to
7405,
7409,
7421,
7454,
7802,
8104,
8107,
8121,
8153, and
8163 to
8165 of this title and
section 1680f of Title 25, Indians, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 7316, 7401, 7454, and 8121 of this title and
section 1680f of Title 25, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1710B and 1712A of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003’.”
Pub. L. 108–147, § 1, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1885, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003’.”
Short Title of 2002 Amendments
Pub. L. 107–330, § 1(a), Dec. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2820, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
section 3707A of this title, amending sections 103, 107, 112, 1114, 1115, 1160, 1162, 1311, 1313, 1314, 1562, 1701, 1705, 1707, 1710, 1729B, 1781, 2106, 2301, 2306, 2411, 3011, 3014A, 3018C, 3031, 3035, 3103, 3485, 3512, 3674, 3689, 3703, 3734, 7261, 7292, and 7315 of this title,
section 6103 of Title 26,
Internal Revenue Code, and
section 3911 of Title 50, War and National Defense, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 103, 112, 1562, 2306, 2409, 3035, 3103, 3512, 3703, 3729, 7261, and 7292 of this title and
section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 2306 and 2400 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Benefits Act of 2002’.”
Pub. L. 107–288, § 1(a), Nov. 7, 2002, 116 Stat. 2033, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
4112 and
4215 of this title, amending sections
3117,
4101 to
4104,
4106,
4107,
4109,
4211,
4212, and
4214 of this title, repealing
section 4104A of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 4100, 4101, 4102, 4102A, 4103A, 4106, 4107, 4211, 4214, and 4215 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Jobs for Veterans Act’.”
Pub. L. 107–287, § 1, Nov. 7, 2002, 116 Stat. 2024, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
1785,
7325,
7326, and
8117 of this title, amending sections
308 and
8111A of this title and
section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 7325 and 7326 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note preceding
section 8117 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002’.”
Pub. L. 107–247, § 1, Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1517, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002’.”
Pub. L. 107–135, § 1(a), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2446, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
1782 to
1784 and
7324 of this title, amending sections
103,
1701,
1705 to
1707,
1710,
1711,
1712A,
1714,
1729,
1729A,
1781,
7303,
7306,
7426,
7451,
7454,
7631,
7672,
7673,
7682,
7683,
8110 to
8111A,
8152,
8502,
8520, and
8521 of this title and sections 8415 and 8422 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, renumbering
section 1713 of this title as
section 1781 of this title, repealing sections 7676 and 7684 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1705, 1710, 7303, 7311, 7324, 7451, 7454, 7631, and 7682 of this title and
section 8415 of Title 5] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001’.”
Short Title of 2001 Amendments
Pub. L. 107–103, § 1(a), Dec. 27, 2001, 115 Stat. 976, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001’.”
Pub. L. 107–95, § 1(a), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 903, provided that:
“This Act [enacting
chapter 20 of this title, amending sections
1706,
1720A,
2031,
2033,
2034,
2051,
2052,
4103A,
4104,
8122, and
8162 of this title and sections 1437f and 11312 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, renumbering sections
1771 to
1774 of this title as sections
2031 to
2034 of this title, respectively,
section 3735 of this title as
section 2041 of this title, and sections 3772 to 3775 of this title as sections 2051 to 2054 of this title, respectively, repealing sections 3771 and 4111 of this title and
section 11448 of Title 42, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2001, 2061, and 8162 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
section 7721 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001’.”
Pub. L. 107–94, § 1(a), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 900, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1114,
1115,
1162,
1311,
1313, and
1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001’.”
Pub. L. 107–14, § 1(a), June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 25, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001’.”
Short Title of 2000 Amendments
Pub. L. 106–475, § 1, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2096, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
5100,
5102 to
5103A, and
5126 of this title, amending sections
5106 and
5107 of this title, repealing former sections
5102 and
5103 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 5107 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000’.”
Pub. L. 106–419, § 1(a), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1822, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000’.”
Pub. L. 106–413, § 1, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1798, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2000’.”
Short Title of 1999 Amendments
Pub. L. 106–118, § 1(a), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1601, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1114,
1115,
1162,
1311,
1313, and
1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999’.”
Pub. L. 106–117, § 1(a), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1545, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act’.”
Pub. L. 106–117, title V, § 501(a), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1573, provided that:
“This section [amending
section 1318 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
John William Rolen Act’.”
Pub. L. 106–117, title X, § 1001, Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1587, provided that:
“This title [enacting sections
7257 and
7299 of this title, amending sections
7253,
7254,
7281, and
7296 to
7298 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
7253 and
7296 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Amendments of 1999’.”
Short Title of 1998 Amendments
Pub. L. 105–368, § 1(a), Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3315, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998’.”
Pub. L. 105–368, title VIII, § 801, Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3352, provided that:
“This title [enacting sections
7671 to
7676 and
7681 to
7684 of this title, amending sections
7601 to
7604,
7632, and
7636 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under
section 7601 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Incentive Act of 1998’.”
Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title XVI, § 1601, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–742, provided that:
“This title [enacting
section 1118 of this title, amending sections 1113 and 1117 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1117 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998’.”
Pub. L. 105–178, title VIII, § 8201, June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 492, provided that:
“This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 8201–8209) of title VIII of
Pub. L. 105–178, amending sections 1110, 1131, 1311, 2102, 3015, and 3902 of this title and
section 16131 of Title 10,
Armed Forces, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1311, 1521, 2102, 3015, and 3902 of this title and sections 1174 and 16131 of Title 10] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Benefits Act of 1998’.”
Short Title of 1997 Amendments
Pub. L. 105–114, § 1(a), Nov. 21, 1997, 111 Stat. 2277, provided that:
“This Act [enacting sections
319,
516,
1771 to
1774, and
7322 of this title, amending sections
1710,
1717,
1720,
1720A,
1720C,
1801,
1804,
1806,
2303,
3015,
3018C,
3680A,
3735,
3761,
3762,
5310,
7618,
8153, and
8169 of this title and sections 11448 and 11450 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, repealing
section 8168 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 319, 516, 1710, 1801, 7322, and 7611 of this title, amending provisions set out as a note under
section 7721 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under sections 527, 1712, 1718, and 7721 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1997’.”
Pub. L. 105–98, § 1(a), Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2155, provided that:
“This Act [amending sections
1114,
1115,
1162,
1311,
1313, and
1314 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997’.”
Pub. L. 105–33, title VIII, § 8001(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 663, provided that:
“This title [enacting sections
1103,
1303, and
1729A of this title, amending sections
712,
1710,
1722A,
1729,
3720,
3726,
3729,
3732,
5302,
5317, and
5503 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
712,
1729,
1729A, and
3726 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 1710 of this title] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1997’.”
Short Title of 1996 Amendments
Pub. L. 104–275, § 1(a), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3322, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996’.”
Pub. L. 104–275, title IV, § 401, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3337, provided that:
“This title [amending sections
1315,
1965,
1967 to
1971,
1973,
1974,
1977,
3017, and
3224 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
1965 and
1968 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Insurance Reform Act of 1996’.”
Pub. L. 104–263, § 1, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3212, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1996’.”
Pub. L. 104–262, § 1(a), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3177, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996’.”
Pub. L. 104–106, div. B, title XXVIII, § 2822(a), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 556, provided that:
Short Title of 1994 Amendments
Pub. L. 103–452, § 1(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4783, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Health Programs Extension Act of 1994’.”
Pub. L. 103–446, § 1(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4645, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994’.”
Pub. L. 103–446, title I, § 101, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4647, provided that:
“This Act [probably means title I of
Pub. L. 103–446, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the
‘Persian Gulf War Veterans’ Benefits Act’.”
Pub. L. 103–418, § 1, Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4336, provided that:
“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1994’.”
Pub. L. 103–353, § 1, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3149, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994’.”
Pub. L. 103–271, § 1, July 1, 1994, 108 Stat. 740, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Board of
Veterans’ Appeals Administrative Procedures Improvement Act of 1994’.”
Short Title of 1993 Amendments
Pub. L. 103–140, § 1(a), Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1485, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation Rates Amendments of 1993’.”
Pub. L. 103–66, title XII, § 12001, Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 413, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1993’.”
Short Title of 1992 Amendments
Pub. L. 102–590, § 1, Nov. 10, 1992, 106 Stat. 5136, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–585, § 1(a), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 4943, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Health Care Act of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–585, title I, § 101, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 4944, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Women Veterans Health Programs Act of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–578, § 1, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4774, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Radiation Exposure Amendments of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–568, § 1(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4320, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–568, title I, § 101, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4321, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Reform Act of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–547, § 1, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3633, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Home Loan Program Amendments of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–510, § 1, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3318, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–405, § 1(a), Oct. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 1972, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Medical Programs Amendments of 1992’.”
Short Title of 1991 Amendments
Pub. L. 102–152, § 1(a), Nov. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 985, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991’.”
Pub. L. 102–127, § 1, Oct. 10, 1991, 105 Stat. 619, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Educational Assistance Amendments of 1991’.”
Pub. L. 102–86, § 1(a), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 414, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991’.”
Pub. L. 102–83, § 1(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 378, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Codification Act’.”
Pub. L. 102–40, § 1(a), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 187, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Health-Care Personnel Act of 1991’.”
Pub. L. 102–40, title I, § 101, May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 187, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Physician and Dentist Recruitment and Retention Act of 1991’.”
Pub. L. 102–40, title II, § 201, May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 200, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Labor Relations Improvement Act of 1991’.”
Pub. L. 102–25, title III, § 331, Apr. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 88, provided that:
“This part [part C (§§ 331–341) of title III of
Pub. L. 102–25, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the
‘Persian Gulf War Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1991’.”
Pub. L. 102–4, § 1, Feb. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 11, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Agent Orange Act of 1991’.”
Pub. L. 102–3, § 1(a), Feb. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 7, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation Amendments of 1991’.”
Short Title of 1990 Amendment
Pub. L. 101–366, § 1, Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 430, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Department of
Veterans Affairs Nurse Pay Act of 1990’.”
Short Title of 1989 Amendments
Pub. L. 101–237, § 1(a), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2062, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989’.”
Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 301, Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2069, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989’.”
Pub. L. 101–237, title IV, § 401, Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2078, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Education and Employment Amendments of 1989’.”
Pub. L. 101–94, § 1, Aug. 16, 1989, 103 Stat. 617, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Court of Veterans Appeals Judges Retirement Act’.”
Short Title of 1988 Amendments
Pub. L. 100–689, § 1, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4161, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits and Programs Improvement Act of 1988’.”
Pub. L. 100–687, div. A, § 1(a), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4105, provided that:
“This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Judicial Review Act’.”
Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, § 1001(a), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4122, provided that:
“This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988’.”
For short title of Pub. L. 100–527 as the “Department of Veterans Affairs Act”, see section 1 of Pub. L. 100–527, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.
Pub. L. 100–323, § 1(a), May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 556, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Employment, Training, and Counseling Amendments of 1988’.”
Pub. L. 100–322, § 1(a), May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 487, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits and Services Act of 1988’.”
Pub. L. 100–321, § 1, May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 485, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Radiation-Exposed Veterans Compensation Act of 1988’.”
Pub. L. 100–253, § 1, Feb. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 20, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Home Loan Program Emergency Amendments of 1988’.”
Short Title of 1987 Amendments
Pub. L. 100–227, § 1(a), Dec. 31, 1987, 101 Stat. 1552, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1987’.”
Pub. L. 100–198, § 1(a), Dec. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 1315, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Home Loan Program Improvements and Property Rehabilitation Act of 1987’.”
Pub. L. 100–48, § 1, June 1, 1987, 101 Stat. 331, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
New GI Bill Continuation Act’.”
Short Title of 1986 Amendments
Pub. L. 99–576, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3248, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits Improvement and Health-Care Authorization Act of 1986’.”
Pub. L. 99–272, title XIX, § 19001(a), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 372, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Health-Care Amendments of 1986’.”
Pub. L. 99–238, § 1, Jan. 13, 1986, 99 Stat. 1765, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985’.”
Short Title of 1985 Amendment
Pub. L. 99–166, § 1(a), Dec. 3, 1985, 99 Stat. 941, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1985’.”
Short Title of 1984 Amendments
Pub. L. 98–543, § 1(a), Oct. 24, 1984, 98 Stat. 2735, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984’.”
For short title of Pub. L. 98–542 as the “Veterans’ Dioxin and Radiation Exposure Compensation Standards Act”, see section 1 of Pub. L. 98–542, set out as a note under section 1154 of this title.
Pub. L. 98–528, § 1(a), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2686, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Health Care Act of 1984’.”
Pub. L. 98–525, title VII, § 701, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2553, as amended by Pub. L. 100–48, § 2, June 1, 1987, 101 Stat. 331, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984’.”
Pub. L. 98–223, § 1(a), Mar. 2, 1984, 98 Stat. 37, provided:
“That (a) this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984’.”
Short Title of 1982 Amendments
Pub. L. 97–306, § 1(a), Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1429, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982’.”
Pub. L. 97–251, § 1(a), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 711, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Programs Improvement and Extension Act of 1982’.”
Pub. L. 97–174, § 1, May 4, 1982, 96 Stat. 70, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Administration and
Department of Defense Health Resources Sharing and Emergency Operations Act’.”
Short Title of 1981 Amendments
Pub. L. 97–72, § 1(a), Nov. 3, 1981, 95 Stat. 1047, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981’.”
Pub. L. 97–72, title III, § 301, Nov. 3, 1981, 95 Stat. 1055, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Small Business Loan Act of 1981’.”
Pub. L. 97–66, § 1(a), Oct. 17, 1981, 95 Stat. 1026, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Disability
Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981’.”
Pub. L. 97–37, § 1(a), Aug. 14, 1981, 95 Stat. 935, provided that:
“this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Former Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 1981’.”
Short Title of 1980 Amendments
Pub. L. 96–466, § 1(a), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2171, provided that:
“this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Rehabilitation and
Education Amendments of 1980’.”
Pub. L. 96–385, § 1(a), Oct. 7, 1980, 94 Stat. 1528, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Disability
Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980’.”
Pub. L. 96–330, § 1(a), Aug. 26, 1980, 94 Stat. 1030, provided that:
“this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1980’.”
Short Title of 1979 Amendments
Pub. L. 96–151, § 1(a), Dec. 20, 1979, 93 Stat. 1092, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Health Programs Extension and Improvement Act of 1979’.”
Pub. L. 96–128, § 1, Nov. 28, 1979, 93 Stat. 982, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Disability
Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979’.”
Pub. L. 96–22, § 1(a), June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 47, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Health Care Amendments of 1979’.”
Short Title of 1978 Amendments
Pub. L. 95–588, § 1, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2497, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ and Survivors’
Pension Improvement Act of 1978’.”
Pub. L. 95–520, § 1, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1820, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Administration Programs Extension Act of 1978’.”
Pub. L. 95–479, § 1(a), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1560, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Disability
Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978’.”
Pub. L. 95–476, § 1(a), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1497, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Housing Benefits Act of 1978’.”
Short Title of 1977 Amendments
Pub. L. 95–204, § 1, Dec. 2, 1977, 91 Stat. 1455, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] be cited as the ‘
Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1977’.”
Pub. L. 95–202, § 1, Nov. 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 1433, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977’.”
Pub. L. 95–201, § 1, Nov. 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 1429, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Administration Physician and Dentist Pay Comparability Amendments of 1977’.”
Pub. L. 95–117, § 1, Oct. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 1063, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Disability
Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1977’.”
Pub. L. 95–62, § 1, July 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 262, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
State Veterans’ Home Assistance Improvement Act of 1977’.”
Short Title of 1976 Amendments
Pub. L. 94–581, § 1, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2842, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Omnibus Health Care Act of 1976’.”
Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 201, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2855, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Medical Technical and Conforming Amendments of 1976’.”
Pub. L. 94–502, § 1, Oct. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 2383, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976’.”
Pub. L. 94–502, § 401, Oct. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 2392, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Post-
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Act of 1977’.”
Pub. L. 94–433, § 1, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1374, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Disability
Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976’.”
Pub. L. 94–432, § 1, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1369, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1976’.”
Pub. L. 94–324, § 1, June 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 720, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Housing Amendments Act of 1976’.”
Short Title of 1975 Amendments
Pub. L. 94–169, § 1, Dec. 23, 1975, 89 Stat. 1013, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans and Survivors Pension Interim Adjustment Act of 1975’.”
Pub. L. 94–123, § 1, Oct. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 669, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Administration Physician and Dentist Pay Comparability Act of 1975’.”
Pub. L. 94–71, § 1, Aug. 5, 1975, 89 Stat. 395, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Disability
Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1975’.”
Short Title of 1974 Amendments
Pub. L. 93–602, title II, § 201, Jan. 2, 1975, 88 Stat. 1958, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Education and Rehabilitation Equalization Amendments Act of 1974’.”
Pub. L. 93–569, § 1, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1863, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Housing Act of 1974’.”
Pub. L. 93–538, § 1, Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1736, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Disabled
Veterans’ and Servicemen’s Automobile and Adaptive Equipment Amendments of 1974’.”
Pub. L. 93–527, § 1, Dec. 21, 1974, 88 Stat. 1702, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1974’.”
Pub. L. 93–508, § 1, Dec. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1578, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974’.”
Pub. L. 93–295, § 1, May 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 180, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Disability
Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1974’.”
Pub. L. 93–289, § 1, May 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 165, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Insurance Act of 1974’.”
Short Title of 1973 Amendments
Pub. L. 93–82, § 1, Aug. 2, 1973, 87 Stat. 179, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Health Care Expansion Act of 1973’.”
Pub. L. 93–43, § 1, June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 75, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
National Cemeteries Act of 1973’.”
Short Title of 1972 Amendments
Pub. L. 92–541, § 1, Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1100, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Administration Medical School Assistance and Health
Manpower Training Act of 1972’.”
Pub. L. 92–540, § 1, Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1074, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972’.”
Pub. L. 92–540, title V, § 501, Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1094, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Employment and Readjustment Act of 1972’.”
Pub. L. 92–328, § 1, June 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 393, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Compensation and Relief Act of 1972’.”
Short Title of 1971 Amendment
Pub. L. 91–666, § 1, Jan. 11, 1971, 84 Stat. 1998, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Disabled
Veterans’ and Servicemen’s Automobile Assistance Act of 1970’.”
Short Title of 1970 Amendments
Pub. L. 91–506, § 1, Oct. 23, 1970, 84 Stat. 1108, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’
Housing Act of 1970’.”
Pub. L. 91–219, § 1, Mar. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 76, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Education and Training Amendments Act of 1970’.”
Short Title of 1966 Amendments
Pub. L. 89–785, § 1, Nov. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 1368, provided:
“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans Hospitalization and Medical Services Modernization Amendments of 1966’.”
Pub. L. 89–358, § 1, Mar. 3, 1966, 80 Stat. 12, provided that:
“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘
Veterans’ Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966’.”
Construction of 2022 Amendment
Pub. L. 117–168, title IV, § 407, Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1785, provided that:
“(a) Generally.—
Nothing in this Act [see Short Title of 2022 Amendment note set out above] shall be construed to prevent the
Secretary of
Veterans Affairs from processing claims for benefits under title 38, United
States Code, for a condition or disease for which this Act establishes a presumption of service connection, as a claim for benefits for a condition or disease with direct service connection.
“(b) Effective Dates and Applicability.—
The
Secretary shall not deny a claim for benefits under title 38, United
States Code, for a condition or disease for which this Act establishes a presumption of service connection because the claimant filed the claim prior to the effective date or date of applicability for that particular condition or disease.”
Construction of 2017 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–55, § 2(y), Aug. 23, 2017, 131 Stat. 1116, provided that:
“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
section 5108 of this title] 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.”
[For definition of “claimant” as used in section 2(y) of Pub. L. 115–55, set out above, see section 6 of Pub. L. 115–55, set out in a note under section 5101 of this title.]
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
Amendments to Tables of Contents by Pub. L. 117–168
Pub. L. 117–168, § 1(b)(2), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1759, provided that:
“Except as otherwise expressly provided, when an amendment made by this Act to title 38, United
States Code [see Tables for classification], adds a section or larger organizational unit to that title or amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational unit in that title, that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any table of sections in that title to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment.”
Honoring as Veterans Certain Persons Who Performed Service in the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces
Pub. L. 114–315, title III, § 305, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1552, provided that:
“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.”
Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109–444
Pub. L. 109–461, title X, § 1006(b), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3468, provided that:
“If this Act is enacted after the enactment of the
Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 [
Pub. L. 109–444, approved
Dec. 21, 2006], then as of the date of the enactment of this Act [
Dec. 22, 2006], the
Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 [see Tables for classification] and the amendments made by that Act shall be deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and the
Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 and the amendments made by that Act shall cease to be in effect.”
Redesignation of Sections; Coordination of Redesignations With Other Amendments by Pub. L. 102–83
Pub. L. 102–83, § 5, Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406, provided that:
“(a) Redesignation of Sections To Conform To Chapter Numbers.—
Each section contained in any of chapters 11 through 23 is redesignated by replacing the first digit of the section number with the number of the chapter containing that section. Each section contained in any of chapters 24 through 42 is redesignated so that the first two digits of the section number of that section are the same as the chapter number of the chapter containing that section.
“(b) Tables of Sections and Chapters.—
(1)
The tables of sections at the beginning of the chapters referred to in subsection (a) are revised so as to conform the section references in those tables to the redesignations made by that subsection.
“(2)
The table of chapters before part I and the tables of chapters at the beginning of parts I, II, and III are revised so as to conform the section references in those tables to the redesignations made by subsection (a).
“(c) Cross-References.—
(1)
Each provision of title 38, United
States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.
“(2)
Any reference in a provision of law other than title 38, United
States Code, to a section redesignated by subsection (a) shall be deemed to refer to the section as so redesignated.
“(d) Rule for Execution.—
The redesignations made by subsection (a) and the amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall be executed after any other amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification].”
Study of Benefits Payable to Persons Residing Outside the United States; Report and Recommendations Not Later Than February 1, 1980
Pub. L. 96–22, title IV, § 402, June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 63, authorized Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, in consultation with Secretary of State, to carry out a comprehensive study of benefits payable under this title to persons residing outside the fifty States and the District of Columbia and required submission of a report to Congress and to President on results of such study not later than Feb. 1, 1980.
Disability Compensation or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Award; Effective Date
Pub. L. 91–621, § 6(b), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1864, provided effective date for an award by Veteran’s Administration arising from injury or death occurring prior to Dec. 31, 1970, and based on a claim arising from amendments made to pars. (21)(C) and (25)(F) of this section and section 5305 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 271(3), Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3094.
Definition of Administrator for 1988 Amendments
Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, § 1002, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4122, provided that:
“For purposes of this division [see Tables for classification], the term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of
Veterans’ Affairs.”
Pub. L. 100–322, § 3, May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 489, provided that:
“For purposes of this Act [see Tables for classification], the term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of
Veterans’ Affairs.”
Executive Documents
Proc. No. 4373. Terminal Date Respecting Service During Vietnam Era
Proc. No. 4373, May 7, 1975, 40 F.R. 20257, provided:
The Congress has provided that entitlement to certain veterans benefits be limited to persons serving in the Armed Forces during the period, beginning August 5, 1964, referred to as the Vietnam era. The President is authorized to determine the last day on which a person must have entered the active military, naval, or air service during that period.
The signing of the cease-fire agreements and implementing protocols on January 27, 1973, between the United States of America and the Republic of Vietnam, on the one hand, and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam on the other hand, has terminated active participation by the Armed Forces of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 101(29) of Title 38 of the United States Code, do hereby proclaim, for the purposes of said Section 101(29), that May 7, 1975, is designated as the last day of the “Vietnam era.”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth.
