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

2006—Par. (27)(B). Pub. L. 109–163 substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve”.

2002—Par. (25)(D). Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(d), which directed that section “101(25)(d)” be amended by substituting “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”, was executed to subpar. (D) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“(3) For purposes of paragraph (2):

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

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

Section 505(d) of Pub. L. 104–275 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.”

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

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

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

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

Section 401 of Pub. L. 95–588 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.”

Section 501 of Pub. L. 95–202 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.

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

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

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

Section 405 of Pub. L. 90–77 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.”

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

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’.”

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’.”

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’.”

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

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

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

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

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

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’.”

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’.”

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’.”

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’.”

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’.”

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

Section 401 of title IV of Pub. L. 104–275 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: “This section [enacting section 3708 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 3708 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Military Housing Assistance Act of 1995’.”

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

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

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

Section 101 of title I of Pub. L. 103–446 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’.”

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’.”

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’.”

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

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

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

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

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

Section 101 of title I of Pub. L. 102–40 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’.”

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

Section 331 of Pub. L. 102–25 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’.”

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’.”

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

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

Section 401 of title IV of Pub. L. 101–237 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’.”

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’.”

Section 1(a) of Pub. L. 100–322 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’.”

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’.”

Section 1(a) of Pub. L. 99–576 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’.”

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’.”

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’.”

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

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

Section 1(a) of Pub. L. 97–306 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’.”

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’.”

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’.”

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

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

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

Section 1 of Pub. L. 95–588 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’.”

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

Section 1 of Pub. L. 95–202 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’.”

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’.”

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