§ 3501. Definitions

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1958

   Pub. L. 85–857 · 72 Stat. 1105

   Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501

   Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1193, § 1701

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1193, § 1701

2. 1959

   Pub. L. 86–236 § 1 · 73 Stat. 471

   Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1); 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(d)

   Pub. L. 86–236 inserted reference to Spanish-American War

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (a)(1), (d). Pub. L. 86–236 inserted reference to Spanish-American War.

3. 1960

   Pub. L. 86–785 § 1 · 74 Stat. 1023

   1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 86–785, § 1, substituted “the Korean conflict, or the induction period” for “or the Korean conflict”

   2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 86–785, § 1, inserted “arising out of service during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, or the Korean conflict” after “whether or not a disability”

   3. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 86–785, § 1, inserted the sentence relating to the criteria for determining whether a disability arising out of service during the induction period is service connected

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 86–785, § 1, substituted “the Korean conflict, or the induction period” for “or the Korean conflict”, inserted “arising out of service during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, or the Korean conflict” after “whether or not a disability”, and inserted the sentence relating to the criteria for determining whether a disability arising out of service during the induction period is service connected.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking out in the first sentence of such paragraph “or the Korean conflict” and inserting in lieu thereof “the Korean conflict, or the induction period”;

4. 1960

   Pub. L. 86–785 § 2 · 74 Stat. 1023

   Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(9)

   Pub. L. 86–785, § 2, added par. (9)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 86–785, § 2, added par. (9).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2. Subsection (a) of section 1701 of such title is amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph as follows: “(9) The term ‘induction period’ means (A) the period beginning “Induction period.” September 16, 1940, and ending December 6, 1941, and the period beginning January 1, 1947, and ending June 26, 1950, and (B) the period beginning on February 1, 1955, and ending on the day before the first day thereafter on which individuals (other than individuals liable for induction by reason of a prior deferment) are no longer liable for induction for training and service into the Armed Forces under the Universal Military Training and Service Act.” 62 Stat. 604. 50 USC App. 451.

5. 1960

   Pub. L. 86–785 § 3 · 74 Stat. 1023

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(d)

   Pub. L. 86–785, § 3, substituted “the Korean conflict, or the induction period” for “or the Korean conflict”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 86–785, § 3, substituted “the Korean conflict, or the induction period” for “or the Korean conflict”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 3. Subsection (d) of section 1701 of such title is amended by striking out “or the Korean conflict” and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “the Korean conflict, or the induction period”.

6. 1964

   Pub. L. 88–361 § 1(a) · 78 Stat. 297

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

   Pub. L. 88–361, § 1(a), included the child of a person who has a service-connected disability, or who died while such disability existed

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 88–361, § 1(a), included the child of a person who has a service-connected disability, or who died while such disability existed.

7. 1964

   Pub. L. 88–361 § 1(b) · 78 Stat. 297

   Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(10)

   Pub. L. 88–361, § 1(b), added par. (10)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 88–361, § 1(b), added par. (10).

8. 1964

   Pub. L. 88–361 § 1(c) · 78 Stat. 297

   Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(d)

   Pub. L. 88–361, § 1(c), inserted “disability or” before “death” wherever appearing

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 88–361, § 1(c), inserted “disability or” before “death” wherever appearing.

9. 1965

   Pub. L. 89–222 § 3 · 79 Stat. 896

   1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 89–222 substituted “such service” the second time it appears for “service during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, or the Korean conflict”

   2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 89–222 struck out provisions which prescribed the applicable standards and criteria for determining whether or not a disability arising out of service during the induction period is service-connected

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 89–222 substituted “such service” the second time it appears for “service during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, or the Korean conflict” and struck out provisions which prescribed the applicable standards and criteria for determining whether or not a disability arising out of service during the induction period is service-connected.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 3. Paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of section 1701 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out the third and fourth sentences and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “The standards and criteria for determining whether or not a disability arising out of such service is service connected shall be those applicable under 38 USC 301–360. Effective date. chapter 11 of this title.”

10. 1965

    Pub. L. 89–349 § 1(a) · 79 Stat. 1313

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 89–349, § 1(a), (b), generally amended par. (1) and, among other changes

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 89–349, § 1(a), (b), generally substituted “after the beginning of the Spanish-American War and prior to the end of the induction period” for “during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or the induction period” in first sentence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 89–349, § 1(a), (b), generally amended par. (1) and, among other changes, substituted “after the beginning of the Spanish-American War and prior to the end of the induction period” for “during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or the induction period” in first sentence.

11. 1965

    Pub. L. 89–349 § 1(c) · 79 Stat. 1313

    Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(9)

    Pub. L. 89–349, § 1(c), struck out provisions which included the period beginning Sept. 16, 1940, and ending Dec. 6, 1941, and the period beginning Jan. 1, 1947, and ending June 26, 1950, within the term “induction period”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 89–349, § 1(c), struck out provisions which included the period beginning Sept. 16, 1940, and ending Dec. 6, 1941, and the period beginning Jan. 1, 1947, and ending June 26, 1950, within the term “induction period”.

12. 1965

    Pub. L. 89–349 § 1(d) · 79 Stat. 1313

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(d)

    Pub. L. 89–349, § 1(d), substituted “after the beginning of the Spanish-American War and prior to the end of the induction period” for “during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or the induction period”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 89–349, § 1(d), substituted “after the beginning of the Spanish-American War and prior to the end of the induction period” for “during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or the induction period”.

13. 1966

    Veterans

    Pub. L. 89–358 § 4(j)(3) · 80 Stat. 12

    Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(3), struck out “and prior to the end of the induction period” after “Spanish-American War”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(3), struck out “and prior to the end of the induction period” after “Spanish-American War”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (j) Section 1701 of such title 38 is amended (1) by striking out “1013(c)(1) of title 50” in subsection (a)(3)(C) and inserting in lieu thereof “511(d) of title 10” (2) by striking out paragraphs (8) and (9) in subsection (a) thereof and redesignating paragraph (10) of such subsection as paragraph (8) and (3) by striking out “and prior to the end of the induction period” in subsections (a)(1) and (d) thereof.

14. 1966

    Veterans

    Pub. L. 89–358 § 4(j)(1) · 80 Stat. 12

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(3)(C)

    Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(1), substituted “section 511(d) of title 10” for “section 1013(c)(1) of title 50”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3)(C). Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(1), substituted “section 511(d) of title 10” for “section 1013(c)(1) of title 50”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (j) Section 1701 of such title 38 is amended (1) by striking out “1013(c)(1) of title 50” in subsection (a)(3)(C) and inserting in lieu thereof “511(d) of title 10” (2) by striking out paragraphs (8) and (9) in subsection (a) thereof and redesignating paragraph (10) of such subsection as paragraph (8) and (3) by striking out “and prior to the end of the induction period” in subsections (a)(1) and (d) thereof.

15. 1966

    Veterans

    Pub. L. 89–358 § 4(j)(2) · 80 Stat. 12

    1. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(8)(10)

       Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(2), struck out par. (8) including the Canal Zone in the term “State” (now incorporated in section 101(20) of this title) and par. (9) defining “induction period”

    2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(8)(10)

       Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(2), redesignated par. (10) as (8)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(8) to (10). Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(2), struck out par. (8) including the Canal Zone in the term “State” (now incorporated in section 101(20) of this title) and par. (9) defining “induction period” and redesignated par. (10) as (8).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (j) Section 1701 of such title 38 is amended (1) by striking out “1013(c)(1) of title 50” in subsection (a)(3)(C) and inserting in lieu thereof “511(d) of title 10” (2) by striking out paragraphs (8) and (9) in subsection (a) thereof and redesignating paragraph (10) of such subsection as paragraph (8) and (3) by striking out “and prior to the end of the induction period” in subsections (a)(1) and (d) thereof.

16. 1966

    Veterans

    Pub. L. 89–358 § 4(j)(3) · 80 Stat. 12

    Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(d)

    Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(3), struck out “and prior to the end of the induction period” after “Spanish-American War”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 89–358, § 4(j)(3), struck out “and prior to the end of the induction period” after “Spanish-American War”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (j) Section 1701 of such title 38 is amended (1) by striking out “1013(c)(1) of title 50” in subsection (a)(3)(C) and inserting in lieu thereof “511(d) of title 10” (2) by striking out paragraphs (8) and (9) in subsection (a) thereof and redesignating paragraph (10) of such subsection as paragraph (8) and (3) by striking out “and prior to the end of the induction period” in subsections (a)(1) and (d) thereof.

17. 1968

    Pub. L. 90–631 § 2(b) · 82 Stat. 1331

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 90–631, § 2(b), extended the definition of “eligible person” to include the widow of any person who died of a service-connected disability, or the wife of any person who has a total disability permanent in nature resulting from a service-connected disability, or the widow of a veteran who died while a disability so evaluated was in existence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 90–631, § 2(b), extended the definition of “eligible person” to include the widow of any person who died of a service-connected disability, or the wife of any person who has a total disability permanent in nature resulting from a service-connected disability, or the widow of a veteran who died while a disability so evaluated was in existence.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Paragraph (1) of section 1701(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(1) The term ‘eligible person’ means— “(A) a child of a person who— “(i) died of a service-connected disability, or “(ii) has a total disability permanent in nature resulting from a service-connected disability, or who died while a disability so evaluated was in existence, “(B) the widow of any person who died of a service-connected disability, or “(C) the wife of any person who has a total disability permanent in nature resulting from a service-connected disability, or the widow of a veteran who died while a disability so evaluated was in existence, arising out of active military, naval, or air service after the beginning of the Spanish-American War, but only if such service did not terminate under dishonorable conditions. The standards and criteria for determining whether or not a disability arising out of such service is service connected shall be those applicable under chapter 11 of this title.”

18. 1968

    Pub. L. 90–631 § 2(c) · 82 Stat. 1331

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(d)

    Pub. L. 90–631, § 2(c), substituted provisions requiring that any eligible person seeking educational assistance under this chapter to have been discharged or released after each period he was on duty with the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or while he is on duty with the armed forces, for provisions setting forth the purposes of educational assistance programs established under this chapter

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 90–631, § 2(c), substituted provisions requiring that any eligible person seeking educational assistance under this chapter to have been discharged or released after each period he was on duty with the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or while he is on duty with the armed forces, for provisions setting forth the purposes of educational assistance programs established under this chapter.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Subsection (d) of section 17(11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(d) No eligible person may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter unless he was discharged or released after each period he was on duty with the Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or while he is on duty with the Armed Forces.”

19. 1969

    Pub. L. 91–24 § 9(a) · 83 Stat. 33

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 91–24 substituted “the age of twenty-three years” for “the age of twenty-one years”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 91–24 substituted “the age of twenty-three years” for “the age of twenty-one years”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) by deleting in section 1701(a) (2) “twenty-one” and inserting in lieu thereof “twenty-three”;

20. 1970

    Pub. L. 91–584 § 1(3) · 84 Stat. 1575

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 91–584, § 1(3), added cl. (iii)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 91–584, § 1(3), added cl. (iii).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) striking out the word “or” at the end of subclause (i) of clause (A);

21. 1970

    Pub. L. 91–584 § 1(5) · 84 Stat. 1575

    1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(C); 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

       Pub. L. 91–584, § 1(5), (6), added subpar. (C)

    2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(C); 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

       Pub. L. 91–584, § 1(5), (6), redesignated former subpar. (C) as (D)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(C), (D). Pub. L. 91–584, § 1(5), (6), added subpar. (C) and redesignated former subpar. (C) as (D).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) striking out the word “or” at the end of subclause (i) of clause (A);

22. 1972

    Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972

    Pub. L. 92–540 § 309(1) · 86 Stat. 1074

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(6)

    Pub. L. 92–540, § 309(1), inserted reference to correspondence school within the definition of “educational institution”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 92–540, § 309(1), inserted reference to correspondence school within the definition of “educational institution”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows: 72 Stat. 1193. “(6) The term educational institution’ means any public or private secondary school, vocational school, correspondence school, business school, junior college, teachers’ college, college, normal school, professional school, university, or scientific or technical institution, or any other institution if it furnishes education at the secondary school level or above.”; and

23. 1972

    Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972

    Pub. L. 92–540 § 309(2) · 86 Stat. 1074

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(9)

    Pub. L. 92–540, § 309(2), added par. (9)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 92–540, § 309(2), added par. (9).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(9) for the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, 80 Stat. 20; 82 Stat. 1331. 38 USC 1770. the term ‘training establishment’ means any establishment providing apprentice or other training on the job, including those under the supervision of a college or university or any State department of education, or any State apprenticeship agency, or any State board of vocational education, or any joint apprenticeship committee, or the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training established pursuant to chapter 4C of title 29, or any agency of the Federal 50 Stat. 664. 29 USC 50. Government authorized to supervise such training.”

24. 1974

    Pub. L. 93–295 title III § 302 · 88 Stat. 180

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 93–295 substituted “any other person who has been appointed by the Administrator under section 3202 of this title to receive payment of benefits for the use and benefit of the eligible person” for “any person who is determined by the Administrator in accordance with section 3202 of this title to be otherwise legally vested with the care of the eligible person”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 93–295 substituted “any other person who has been appointed by the Administrator under section 3202 of this title to receive payment of benefits for the use and benefit of the eligible person” for “any person who is determined by the Administrator in accordance with section 3202 of this title to be otherwise legally vested with the care of the eligible person”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 302. Subsection (a)(4) of section 1701 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(4) The term ‘guardian’ includes a fiduciary legally appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction, or any other person who has been appointed by the Administrator under section 3202 of this title to 38 USC 3202. receive payment of benefits for the use and benefit of the eligible person.”.

25. 1976

    Veterans’ Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–502 § 310(2) · 90 Stat. 2383

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(2), substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” in two places

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(2), substituted “spouse” for “wife” in two places

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(2), substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” and “spouse” for “wife” in two places.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out in section 1701(a) “widow” and “wife” 38 USC 1701. each time they appear and inserting in lieu thereof “surviving spouse” and “spouse”, respectively;

26. 1976

    Veterans’ Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–502 § 302 · 90 Stat. 2383

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(10); 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(11)

    Pub. L. 94–502, § 302, added pars. (10), (11)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(10), (11). Pub. L. 94–502, § 302, added pars. (10), (11).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 302. Section 1701 (a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended 38 USC 1701. by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraphs: “(10) For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, “Institution of higher learning.” 38 USC 1770.« seq. the term ‘institution of higher learning’ means a college, university, or similar institution, including a technical or business school, offering postsecondary level academic instruction that leads to an associate or higher degree if the school is empowered by the appropriate State education authority under State law to grant an associate or higher degree. When there is no State law to authorize the granting of a degree, the school may be recognized as an institution of higher learning if it is accredited for degree programs by a recognized accrediting agency. Such term shall also include a hospital offering educational programs at the postsecondary level without regard to whether the hospital grants a post secondary degree. “(11) For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, “Standard college degree.” 38 USC 1770.et seq. the term ‘standard college degree’ means an associate or higher degree awarded by (A) an institution of higher learning that is accredited as a collegiate institution by a recognized regional or national accrediting agency; or (B) an institution of higher learning that is a ‘candidate’ for accreditation as that term is used by the regional or national accrediting agencies; or (C) an institution of higher learning upon completion of a course which is accredited by an agency recognized to accredit specialized degree-level programs. For the purpose of this section, the accrediting agency must be one recognized by the Commissioner of Education under the provisions of section 1775 of this 38 USC 1775. title.”.

27. 1976

    Veterans’ Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–502 § 310(3) · 90 Stat. 2383

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(b)

       Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(3), substituted “the person’s” for “his”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(b)

       Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(3), substituted “the eligible person” for “the eligible person himself”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(3), substituted “the person’s” for “his” and “the eligible person” for “the eligible person himself”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out in section 1701(b) “his” and inserting in lieu thereof “the person’s” and by striking out “himself”;

28. 1976

    Veterans’ Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–502 § 310(4) · 90 Stat. 2383

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(c)

       Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(4), substituted “such person’s” for “his” in the parenthetical phrase

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(c)

       Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(4), substituted “be the eligible person” for “be the eligible person himself” in the parenthetical phrase

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(4), substituted “such person’s” for “his” and “be the eligible person” for “be the eligible person himself” in the parenthetical phrase.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out. in section 1701 (c) “his” each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “such person’s” and by striking out “himself”;

29. 1976

    Veterans’ Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–502 § 310(5) · 90 Stat. 2383

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(d)

    Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(5), substituted “such person” for “he” in three places

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 94–502, § 310(5), substituted “such person” for “he” in three places.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out in section 1701(d) “he” each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “such person”;

30. 1980

    Veterans’ Rehabilitation and Education Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–466 § 801(c)(1) · 94 Stat. 2171

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)

    Pub. L. 96–466, § 801(c)(1), inserted “and chapter 36 of this title” after “chapter” in introductory text

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–466, § 801(c)(1), inserted “and chapter 36 of this title” after “chapter” in introductory text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) inserting “and chapter 36 of this title” after “chapter” the first place it appears;

31. 1980

    Veterans’ Rehabilitation and Education Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–466 § 801(c)(2) · 94 Stat. 2171

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(9)

    Pub. L. 96–466, § 801(c)(2), substituted “The” for “For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, the”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 96–466, § 801(c)(2), substituted “The” for “For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, the”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) striking out “For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, the” in paragraphs (9), (10), and (11) and inserting in lieu thereof “The”; and

32. 1980

    Veterans’ Rehabilitation and Education Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–466 title III § 327(a) · 94 Stat. 2171

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(10)

       Pub. L. 96–466, §§ 327(a), 801(c)(2), substituted “The” for “For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, the”

    2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(10)

       Pub. L. 96–466, §§ 327(a), 801(c)(2), inserted provision including within the term “institution of higher learning” an educational institution which is not located in a State, which offers a course leading to a standard college degree, or the equivalent, and which is recognized as such by the secretary of education (or comparable official) of the country or other jurisdiction in which the institution is located

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 96–466, §§ 327(a), 801(c)(2), substituted “The” for “For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, the” and inserted provision including within the term “institution of higher learning” an educational institution which is not located in a State, which offers a course leading to a standard college degree, or the equivalent, and which is recognized as such by the secretary of education (or comparable official) of the country or other jurisdiction in which the institution is located.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Paragraph (10) of section 1701(a) is amended by adding 38 USC 1701. at the end the following new sentence: “Such term shall also include an educational institution which is not located in a State, which offers a course leading to a standard college degree, or the equivalent, and which is recognized by the secretary of education (or comparable official) of the country or other jurisdiction in which the institution is located.”.

33. 1980

    Veterans’ Rehabilitation and Education Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–466 § 801(c)(2) · 94 Stat. 2171

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(11)

       Pub. L. 96–466, § 801(c)(2), (3), substituted “The” for “For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, the”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(11)

       Pub. L. 96–466, § 801(c)(2), (3), substituted “Secretary of Education” for “Commissioner of Education”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(11). Pub. L. 96–466, § 801(c)(2), (3), substituted “The” for “For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, the” and “Secretary of Education” for “Commissioner of Education”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) striking out “For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 36 of this title, the” in paragraphs (9), (10), and (11) and inserting in lieu thereof “The”; and

34. 1983

    Veterans’ Health Care Amendments of 1983

    Pub. L. 98–160 § 702(12)(A) · 97 Stat. 993

    Struck and inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(A)(iii); 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(A)(C)

    Pub. L. 98–160, § 702(12)(A), struck out “, United States Code,” after “title 37” and inserted a comma after “regulations issued thereunder”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iii), (C). Pub. L. 98–160, § 702(12)(A), struck out “, United States Code,” after “title 37” and inserted a comma after “regulations issued thereunder”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking out “title 37, United States Code,” in clauses (A)(iii) and (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “title 37”; and (ii) by inserting a comma after “thereunder” in clause (A)(iii); and

35. 1983

    Veterans’ Health Care Amendments of 1983

    Pub. L. 98–160 § 702(12)(B) · 97 Stat. 993

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(9)

    Pub. L. 98–160, § 702(12)(B), substituted “the Act of August 16, 1937, popularly known as the ‘National Apprenticeship Act’ (29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.)” for “chapter 4C of title 29”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 98–160, § 702(12)(B), substituted “the Act of August 16, 1937, popularly known as the ‘National Apprenticeship Act’ (29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.)” for “chapter 4C of title 29”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (9), by striking out “chapter 4C of title 29” and inserting in lieu thereof “the Act of August 16, 1937, popularly known as the ‘National Apprenticeship Act’ (29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.)”.

36. 1989

    Veterans Education and Employment Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 title IV § 423(b)(1)(A) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(4); 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(c)

    Pub. L. 101–237 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a)(4), (c). Pub. L. 101–237 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking out “Administrator” each place it appears (other than in section 1652(b)) and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary”; and

37. 1991

    Department of Veterans Affairs Health-Care Personnel Act of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–40 title IV § 402(d)(1) · 105 Stat. 187

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “5502” for “3202”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “5502” for “3202”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by section 401(a)(4) or by subsection (b) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.

38. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(a) · 105 Stat. 378

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3501

    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1701 of this title as this section

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1701 of this title as this section.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (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.

39. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3512” for “1712”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3512” for “1712”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (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.

40. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(11)

    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3675” for “1775”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(11). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3675” for “1775”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (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.

41. 1996

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996

    Pub. L. 104–106 div. A title XV § 1501(e)(2)(C) · 110 Stat. 186

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(3)(C)

    Pub. L. 104–106 substituted “section 12103(d) of title 10” for “section 511(d) of title 10”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3)(C). Pub. L. 104–106 substituted “section 12103(d) of title 10” for “section 511(d) of title 10”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in section 3501(a)(3)(C), by striking out “section 511(d) of title 10” and inserting in lieu thereof “section 12103(d) of title 10”; and

42. 2000

    Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000

    Pub. L. 106–419 § 122(a) · 114 Stat. 1822

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(5)

    Pub. L. 106–419, § 122(a), inserted at end “Such term also includes licensing or certification tests, the successful completion of which demonstrates an individual’s possession of the knowledge or skill required to enter into, maintain, or advance in employment in a predetermined and identified vocation or profession, provided such tests and the licensing or credentialing organizations or entities that offer such tests are approved by the Secretary in accordance with section 3689 of this title.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 106–419, § 122(a), inserted at end “Such term also includes licensing or certification tests, the successful completion of which demonstrates an individual’s possession of the knowledge or skill required to enter into, maintain, or advance in employment in a predetermined and identified vocation or profession, provided such tests and the licensing or credentialing organizations or entities that offer such tests are approved by the Secretary in accordance with section 3689 of this title.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Sections 3452(b) and 3501(a)(5) (as amended by section 114(a)) are each amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such term also includes licensing or certification tests, the successful completion of which demonstrates an individual’s possession of the knowledge or skill required to enter into, maintain, or advance in employment in a predetermined and identified vocation or profession, provided such tests and the licensing or credentialing organizations or entities that offer such tests are approved by the Secretary in accordance with section3689 of this title.”.

43. 2000

    Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000

    Pub. L. 106–419 § 114(a) · 114 Stat. 1822

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(5)

    Pub. L. 106–419, § 114(a), inserted at end “Such term also includes any preparatory course described in section 3002(3)(B) of this title.”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 106–419, § 114(a), inserted at end “Such term also includes any preparatory course described in section 3002(3)(B) of this title.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Section 3501(a)(5) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such term also includes any preparatory course described in section 3002(3)(B) of this title.”.

44. 2001

    Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001

    Pub. L. 107–103 § 108(a) · 115 Stat. 976

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 107–103, § 108(a), inserted cl. (i) designation after “(D)” and cl. (ii) designation after “or”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(D). Pub. L. 107–103, § 108(a), inserted cl. (i) designation after “(D)” and cl. (ii) designation after “or”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Designation of Eligibility.— Section 3501(a)(1)(D) is amended— (1) by inserting “(i)” after “(D)”; and (2) by inserting “(ii)” after “or”.

45. 2001

    Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001

    Pub. L. 107–103 § 110(a) · 115 Stat. 976

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(6)

    Pub. L. 107–103, § 110(a), inserted at end “Such term also includes any private entity (that meets such requirements as the Secretary may establish) that offers, either directly or under an agreement with another entity (that meets such requirements), a course or courses to fulfill requirements for the attainment of a license or certificate generally recognized as necessary to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment in a profession or vocation in a high technology occupation (as determined by the Secretary).”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 107–103, § 110(a), inserted at end “Such term also includes any private entity (that meets such requirements as the Secretary may establish) that offers, either directly or under an agreement with another entity (that meets such requirements), a course or courses to fulfill requirements for the attainment of a license or certificate generally recognized as necessary to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment in a profession or vocation in a high technology occupation (as determined by the Secretary).”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Sections 3452(c) and 3501(a)(6) are each amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such term also includes any private entity (that meets such requirements as the Secretary may establish) that offers, either directly or under an agreement with another entity (that meets such requirements), a course or courses to fulfill requirements for the attainment of a license or certificate generally recognized as necessary to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment in a profession or vocation in a high technology occupation (as determined by the Secretary).”.

46. 2004

    Veterans Earn and Learn Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–454 title I § 106(a) · 118 Stat. 3598

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(5)

    Pub. L. 108–454 inserted at end “Such term also includes national tests for admission to institutions of higher learning or graduate schools (such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)) and national tests providing an opportunity for course credit at institutions of higher learning (such as the Advanced Placement (AP) exam and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)).”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 108–454 inserted at end “Such term also includes national tests for admission to institutions of higher learning or graduate schools (such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)) and national tests providing an opportunity for course credit at institutions of higher learning (such as the Advanced Placement (AP) exam and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)).”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Covered Exams.— Sections 3452(b) and 3501(a)(5) are each amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such term also includes national tests for admission to institutions of higher learning or graduate schools (such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)) and national tests providing an opportunity for course credit at institutions of higher learning (such as the Advanced Placement (AP) exam and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)).”.

47. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 3(a)(1) · 120 Stat. 3304

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(1), (8), which substituted “means any of the following:” for “means—” in introductory provisions

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(1), (8), which struck out concluding provisions, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(1), (8), which substituted “means any of the following:” for “means—” in introductory provisions and struck out concluding provisions, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “means—” and inserting “means any of the following:”;

48. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 3(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3304

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (3), which substituted “A child of a person who, as a result of qualifying service” for “a child of a person who” in introductory provisions substituted “; or” for a comma in cl. (i) and a period for “, or” in cl. (ii)

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (3), which struck out cl. (iii), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (3), which substituted “A child of a person who, as a result of qualifying service” for “a child of a person who” in introductory provisions substituted “; or” for a comma in cl. (i) and a period for “, or” in cl. (ii), and struck out cl. (iii), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D), by capitalizing the first letter of the first word;

49. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 3(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (4), which substituted “The surviving spouse of any person who died of a service-connected disability sustained during a period of qualifying service.” for “the surviving spouse of any person who died of a service-connected disability,”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (4), which substituted “The surviving spouse of any person who died of a service-connected disability sustained during a period of qualifying service.” for “the surviving spouse of any person who died of a service-connected disability,”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D), by capitalizing the first letter of the first word;

50. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 3(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (5), which substituted “The spouse or child” for “the spouse” and a period at end for “, or”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (5), which substituted “The spouse or child” for “the spouse” and a period at end for “, or”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D), by capitalizing the first letter of the first word;

51. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 3(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3304

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

       Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (6), which substituted “The spouse” for “the spouse”

    2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

       Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (6), which inserted “sustained during a period of qualifying service” before comma in cl. (i)

    3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

       Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (6), which substituted period for comma at end of cl. (ii), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(2), (6), which substituted “The spouse” for “the spouse”, inserted “sustained during a period of qualifying service” before comma in cl. (i), and substituted period for comma at end of cl. (ii), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D), by capitalizing the first letter of the first word;

52. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 3(a)(7) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(7), which added subpar. (E) identical to that added by Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(7), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(a)(7), which added subpar. (E) identical to that added by Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(7), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: “(E) The spouse or child of a person who— “(i) at the time of the Secretary’s determination under clause (ii), is a member of the Armed Forces who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment; “(ii) the Secretary determines has a total disability permanent in nature incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service; and “(iii) is likely to be discharged or released from such service for such disability.” ; and

53. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 3(b)(1) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(12)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(b)(1), which added par. (12) identical to that added by Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(b)(1), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–444, § 3(b)(1), which added par. (12) identical to that added by Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(b)(1), was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Section 3501(a) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(12) The term ‘qualifying service’ means service in the active military, naval, or air service after the beginning of the Spanish-American War that did not terminate under dishonorable conditions.” .

54. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 1006(b) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3501

    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 under section 101 of this title

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    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 under section 101 of this title.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Earlier Enactment of Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006.— If this Act is enacted after the enactment of the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006, then as of the date of the enactment of this Act, the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 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.

55. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 301(a)(1) · 120 Stat. 3403

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(1), (8), substituted “means any of the following:” for “means—” in introductory provisions

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(1), (8), struck out concluding provisions, which read as follows: “arising out of active military, naval, or air service after the beginning of the Spanish-American War, but only if such service did not terminate under dishonorable conditions. The standards and criteria for determining whether or not a disability arising out of such service is service connected shall be those applicable under chapter 11 of this title.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(1), (8), substituted “means any of the following:” for “means—” in introductory provisions and struck out concluding provisions, which read as follows: “arising out of active military, naval, or air service after the beginning of the Spanish-American War, but only if such service did not terminate under dishonorable conditions. The standards and criteria for determining whether or not a disability arising out of such service is service connected shall be those applicable under chapter 11 of this title.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “means—” and inserting “means any of the following:”;

56. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 301(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3403

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (3), substituted “A child of a person who, as a result of qualifying service” for “a child of a person who” in introductory provisions substituted “; or” for a comma in cl. (i) and a period for “, or” in cl. (ii)

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (3), struck out cl. (iii) which read as follows: “at the time of application for benefits under this chapter is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty listed, pursuant to section 556 of title 37 and regulations issued thereunder, by the Secretary concerned in one or more of the following categories and has been so listed for a total of more than ninety days: (A) missing in action, (B) captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or (C) forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (3), substituted “A child of a person who, as a result of qualifying service” for “a child of a person who” in introductory provisions substituted “; or” for a comma in cl. (i) and a period for “, or” in cl. (ii), and struck out cl. (iii) which read as follows: “at the time of application for benefits under this chapter is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty listed, pursuant to section 556 of title 37 and regulations issued thereunder, by the Secretary concerned in one or more of the following categories and has been so listed for a total of more than ninety days: (A) missing in action, (B) captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or (C) forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D), by capitalizing the first letter of the first word;

57. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 301(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (4), substituted “The surviving spouse of any person who died of a service-connected disability sustained during a period of qualifying service.” for “the surviving spouse of any person who died of a service-connected disability,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (4), substituted “The surviving spouse of any person who died of a service-connected disability sustained during a period of qualifying service.” for “the surviving spouse of any person who died of a service-connected disability,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D), by capitalizing the first letter of the first word;

58. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 301(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (5), substituted “The spouse or child” for “the spouse” and a period at end for “, or”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (5), substituted “The spouse or child” for “the spouse” and a period at end for “, or”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D), by capitalizing the first letter of the first word;

59. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 301(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3403

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

       Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (6), substituted “The spouse” for “the spouse”

    2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

       Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (6), inserted “sustained during a period of qualifying service” before comma in cl. (i)

    3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(D)

       Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (6), substituted period for comma at end of cl. (ii)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(D). Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(2), (6), substituted “The spouse” for “the spouse”, inserted “sustained during a period of qualifying service” before comma in cl. (i), and substituted period for comma at end of cl. (ii).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D), by capitalizing the first letter of the first word;

60. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 301(a)(7) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(7), added subpar. (E)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(E). Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(a)(7), added subpar. (E).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: “(E) The spouse or child of a person who— “(i) at the time of the Secretary’s determination under clause (ii), is a member of the Armed Forces who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment; “(ii) the Secretary determines has a total disability permanent in nature incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service; and “(iii) is likely to be discharged or released from such service for such disability.” ; and

61. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 301(b)(1) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(12)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(b)(1), added par. (12)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(12). Pub. L. 109–461, § 301(b)(1), added par. (12).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Section 3501(a) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(12) The term ‘qualifying service’ means service in the active military, naval, or air service after the beginning of the Spanish-American War that did not terminate under dishonorable conditions.” .

62. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 div. A title IX § 926(a)(44) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(E)(ii); 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(1)(E)(12)

    Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(E)(ii), (12). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (44) Section 3501(a).

63. 2022

    Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023

    Pub. L. 117–328 div. U title II § 215(a) · 136 Stat. 4459

    1. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(6)

       Pub. L. 117–328 struck out “secondary school,” after “ private”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3501(a)(6)

       Pub. L. 117–328 substituted “postsecondary school level” for “secondary school level”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 117–328 struck out “secondary school,” after “ private” and substituted “postsecondary school level” for “secondary school level”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 215. None of the funds made available under this Act, other than for the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (34 U.S.C. 40901), may be used by a Federal law enforcement officer to facilitate the transfer of an operable firearm to an individual if the Federal law enforcement officer knows or suspects that the individual is an agent of a drug cartel, unless law enforcement personnel of the United States continuously monitor or control the firearm at all times.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title II, § 215(b), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5455, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on August 1, 2026, and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after that date.”

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