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38 U.S.C. § 2043 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2043. Domiciliary care programs
(a) Authority.—
The Secretary may establish up to 10 programs under section 1710(b) of this title (in addition to any program that is established as of the date of the enactment of this section) to provide domiciliary services under such section to homeless veterans.
(b) Enhancement of Capacity of Domiciliary Care Programs for Female Veterans.—
The Secretary shall take appropriate actions to ensure that the domiciliary care programs of the Department are adequate, with respect to capacity and with respect to safety, to meet the needs of veterans who are women.
(Added Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(a)(1), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 913; amended Pub. L. 110–387, title VI, § 603, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4132.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 107–95, which was approved Dec. 21, 2001.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–387 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004 to establish the programs referred to in subsection (a).”
38 U.S.C. § 2051 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2051. General authority
(a) The Secretary may guarantee the full or partial repayment of a loan that meets the requirements of this subchapter.
(b)
(1) Not more than 15 loans may be guaranteed under subsection (a), of which not more than five such loans may be guaranteed during the 3-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subchapter.
(2) A guarantee of a loan under subsection (a) shall be in an amount that is not less than the amount necessary to sell the loan in a commercial market.
(3) Not more than an aggregate amount of $100,000,000 in loans may be guaranteed under subsection (a).
(c) A loan may not be guaranteed under this subchapter unless, before closing such loan, the Secretary has approved the loan.
(d)
(1) The Secretary shall enter into contracts with a qualified nonprofit organization, or other qualified organization, that has experience in underwriting transitional housing projects to obtain advice in carrying out this subchapter, including advice on the terms and conditions necessary for a loan that meets the requirements of section 2052 of this title.
(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), a nonprofit organization is an organization that is described in paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (c) of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from tax under subsection (a) of such section.
(e) The Secretary may carry out this subchapter in advance of the issuance of regulations for such purpose.
(f) The Secretary may guarantee loans under this subchapter notwithstanding any requirement for prior appropriations for such purpose under any provision of law.
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a multifamily transitional housing project that is funded by a loan guaranteed under this subchapter may accept uncompensated voluntary services performed by any eligible entity (as that term is defined in section 2011(d) of this title) in connection with the construction, alteration, or repair of such project.
(Added Pub. L. 105–368, title VI, § 601(a), Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3342, § 3772; renumbered § 2051 and amended Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(d)(1), (2)(B), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 918; Pub. L. 108–454, title IV, § 402(a), Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3615.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this subchapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 105–368, which was approved Nov. 11, 1998.
Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), is classified to section 501 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–454 added subsec. (g).
2001—Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(d)(1), renumbered section 3772 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(d)(2)(B), substituted “section 2052 of this title” for “section 3773 of this title”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 602(f) of Pub. L. 105–368, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 2106 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 2053 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2053. Default
(a) The Secretary shall take such steps as may be necessary to obtain repayment on any loan that is in default and that is guaranteed under this subchapter.
(b) Upon default of a loan guaranteed under this subchapter and terminated pursuant to State law, a lender may file a claim under the guarantee for an amount not to exceed the lesser of—
(1) the maximum guarantee; or
(2) the difference between—
(A) the total outstanding obligation on the loan, including principal, interest, and expenses authorized by the loan documents, through the date of the public sale (as authorized under such documents and State law); and
(B) the amount realized at such sale.
(Added Pub. L. 105–368, title VI, § 601(a), Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3344, § 3774; renumbered § 2053, Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(d)(1), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 918.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2001—Pub. L. 107–95 renumbered section 3774 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 602(f) of Pub. L. 105–368, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 2106 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 2054 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2054. Audit
(a) During each of the first 3 years of operation of a multifamily transitional housing project with respect to which a loan is guaranteed under this subchapter, there shall be an annual, independent audit of such operation. Such audit shall include a detailed statement of the operations, activities, and accomplishments of such project during the year covered by such audit. The party responsible for obtaining such audit (and paying the costs therefor) shall be determined before the Secretary issues a guarantee under this subchapter.
(b) After the first three years of operation of such a multifamily transitional housing project, the Secretary may provide for periodic audits of the project.
(Added Pub. L. 105–368, title VI, § 601(a), Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3345, § 3775; amended Pub. L. 106–117, title VII, § 712, Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1584; renumbered § 2054, Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(d)(1), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 918.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2001—Pub. L. 107–95 renumbered section 3775 of this title as this section.
1999—Pub. L. 106–117 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 602(f) of Pub. L. 105–368, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 2106 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 2064 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2064. Technical assistance grants for nonprofit community-based groups
(a) Grant Program.—
The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants to entities or organizations with expertise in preparing grant applications. Under the program, the entities or organizations receiving grants shall provide technical assistance to nonprofit community-based groups with experience in providing assistance to homeless veterans in order to assist such groups in applying for grants under this chapter and other grants relating to addressing problems of homeless veterans.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.—
There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2012 to carry out the program under this section.
(Added Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(a)(1), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 914; amended Pub. L. 109–461, title VII, § 707, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3440.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–461 amended heading and text of subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2005 to carry out the program under this section.”
38 U.S.C. § 2101A (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2101A. Eligibility for benefits and assistance: members of the Armed Forces with service-connected disabilities; individuals residing outside the United States
(a) Members With Service-Connected Disabilities.—
(1) The Secretary may provide assistance under this chapter to a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who is suffering from a disability that meets applicable criteria for benefits under this chapter if the disability is incurred or aggravated in line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service. Such assistance shall be provided to the same extent as assistance is provided under this chapter to veterans eligible for assistance under this chapter and subject to the same requirements as veterans under this chapter.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, any reference to a veteran or eligible individual shall be treated as a reference to a member of the Armed Forces described in subsection (a) who is similarly situated to the veteran or other eligible individual so referred to.
(b) Benefits and Assistance for Individuals Residing Outside the United States.—
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may, at the Secretary’s discretion, provide benefits and assistance under this chapter (other than benefits under section 2106 of this title) to any individual otherwise eligible for such benefits and assistance who resides outside the United States.
(2) The Secretary may provide benefits and assistance to an individual under paragraph (1) only if—
(A) the country or political subdivision in which the housing or residence involved is or will be located permits the individual to have or acquire a beneficial property interest (as determined by the Secretary) in such housing or residence; and
(B) the individual has or will acquire a beneficial property interest (as so determined) in such housing or residence.
(c) Limitation.—
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), this section shall not apply to the provision of assistance under section 2102B of this title.
(d) Regulations.—
Benefits and assistance under this chapter by reason of this section shall be provided in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.
(Added Pub. L. 110–289, div. B, title VI, § 2602(a), July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2858; amended Pub. L. 115–177, § 1(c)(2), June 1, 2018, 132 Stat. 1377.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 115–177 added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).
38 U.S.C. § 2102B (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2102B. Adaptations to residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs
(a) In General.—
Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary may assist a veteran who is entitled to services and assistance under chapter 31 of this title and is pursuing a rehabilitation program under such chapter in acquiring such adaptations to such veteran’s residence as are determined necessary by the Secretary to accomplish the purposes of such rehabilitation program.
(b) Amount.—
(1) The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran under subsection (a) may not exceed $77,307. The Secretary may waive this limitation for a veteran if the Secretary determines a waiver is necessary for the rehabilitation program of the veteran.
(2) Effective on October 1 of each year (beginning in 2017), the Secretary shall increase the amount described in paragraph (1) by the percentage calculated under section 2102(e)(2) of this title.
(3) Beginning on October 1, 2019, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a biennial report on the use of the waiver authority under paragraph (1).
(c) Regulations.—
The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(d) Rehabilitation Program Defined.—
In this section, the term “rehabilitation program” has the meaning given such term in section 3101 of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 115–177, § 1(a), June 1, 2018, 132 Stat. 1376.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Regulations
text: Pub. L. 115–177, § 1(b), June 1, 2018, 132 Stat. 1376, provided that: “The Secretary may provide assistance under section 2102B of such title [meaning title 38, United States Code], as added by subsection (a), in advance of regulations by issuing notice specifying the criteria for the application, approval, and oversight processes relating to the provision of assistance under such section.”
38 U.S.C. § 2103 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2103. Furnishing of plans and specifications
(a) Plans and Specifications.—
The Secretary is authorized to furnish to individuals eligible for assistance under this chapter, without cost to the individuals, model plans and specifications of suitable housing units.
(b) Handbook for Design.—
The Secretary shall make available to veterans eligible for assistance under this chapter, without cost to the veterans, a handbook containing appropriate designs for specially adapted housing. The Secretary shall update such handbook at least once every six years to take into account any new or unique disabilities, including vision impairments, impairments specific to the upper limbs, and burn injuries.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1168, § 803; renumbered § 2103 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406; Pub. L. 110–289, div. B, title VI, § 2602(b)(4), July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2859; Pub. L. 110–389, title V, § 503, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4176.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 2103, Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1223, related to payment of mustering-out payments to beneficiaries of deceased members, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 89–50, § 1(a), June 24, 1965, 79 Stat. 173, effective July 1, 1966.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–389 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
Pub. L. 110–289 substituted “individuals” for “veterans” in two places.
1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 803 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
38 U.S.C. § 2105 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2105. Nonliability of United States
The Government of the United States shall have no liability in connection with any housing unit, or necessary land therefor, or adaptation acquired under the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1169, § 805; Pub. L. 96–385, title III, § 301(d), Oct. 7, 1980, 94 Stat. 1531; renumbered § 2105, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 2105, Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1224, related to administration of mustering-out payments provisions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 89–50, § 1(a), June 24, 1965, 79 Stat. 173, effective July 1, 1966.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 805 of this title as this section.
1980—Pub. L. 96–385 made the United States not liable for any adaptation in connection with any housing unit.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 96–385 effective Oct. 1, 1980, see section 601(b) of Pub. L. 96–385, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 2108 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2108. Specially adapted housing assistive technology grant program
(a) Authority to Make Grants.—
The Secretary shall make grants to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing.
(b) Application.—
A person or entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application for the grant in such form and manner as the Secretary shall specify.
(c) Grant Funds.—
(1) Each grant awarded under this section shall be in an amount of not more than $200,000 per fiscal year.
(2) For each fiscal year in which the Secretary makes a grant under this section, the Secretary shall make the grant by not later than April 1 of that year.
(d) Use of Funds.—
The recipient of a grant under this section shall use the grant to develop assistive technologies for use in specially adapted housing.
(e) Report.—
Not later than March 1 of each fiscal year following a fiscal year in which the Secretary makes a grant, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing information related to each grant awarded under this section during the preceding fiscal year, including—
(1) the name of the grant recipient;
(2) the amount of the grant; and
(3) the goal of the grant.
(f) Funding.—
From amounts appropriated to the Department for readjustment benefits for each fiscal year for which the Secretary is authorized to make a grant under this section, $1,000,000 shall be available for that fiscal year for the purposes of the program under this section.
(g) Duration.—
The authority to make a grant under this section shall begin on October 1, 2011, and shall terminate on September 30, 2022.
(Added Pub. L. 111–275, title II, § 203(a), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2874; amended Pub. L. 114–228, title IV, § 409, Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 940; Pub. L. 115–62, title IV, § 408, Sept. 29, 2017, 131 Stat. 1164; Pub. L. 115–251, title I, § 122, Sept. 29, 2018, 132 Stat. 3169; Pub. L. 116–159, div. E, title II, § 5201, Oct. 1, 2020, 134 Stat. 749.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–159 substituted “September 30, 2022” for “September 30, 2020”.
2018—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 115–251 substituted “September 30, 2020” for “September 30, 2018”.
2017—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 115–62 substituted “September 30, 2018” for “September 30, 2017”.
2016—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–228 substituted “September 30, 2017” for “September 30, 2016”.
38 U.S.C. § 2304 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2304. Claims for reimbursement
Applications for payments under section 2302 of this title must be filed within two years after the burial of the veteran. If the burial allowance was not payable at the death of the veteran because of the nature of the veteran’s discharge from the service, but after the veteran’s death the veteran’s discharge has been corrected by competent authority so as to reflect a discharge from the service under conditions other than dishonorable, then the burial allowance may be paid if a claim is filed within two years from the date of correction of the discharge. If a claimant’s application is incomplete at the time it is originally submitted, the Secretary shall notify the applicant of the evidence necessary to complete the application. If such evidence is not received within one year from the date of such notification, no allowance may be paid.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1170, § 904; Pub. L. 88–3, Apr. 2, 1963, 77 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 91–24, § 7, June 11, 1969, 83 Stat. 34; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(51), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3295; Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 313(b)(1), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2077; renumbered § 2304 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), (c)(1), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 904 of this title as this section and substituted “2302” for “902”.
1989—Pub. L. 101–237 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “the veteran’s” for “his” in three places.
1969—Pub. L. 91–24 substituted “two years from the date of correction of the discharge” for “two years from whichever last occurs, the date of correction of the discharge or the date of enactment of this sentence”.
1963—Pub. L. 88–3 authorized payment of a burial allowance in cases where it was not payable at death because of the nature of the veteran’s discharge, where such discharge has been corrected by competent authority to reflect conditions other than dishonorable, and the claim is filed within two years from whichever last occurs, the date of correction of the discharge or the date of enactment of Pub. L. 88–3 [approved Apr. 2, 1963].
38 U.S.C. § 2305 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2305. Persons eligible under prior law
The death of any person who had a status which would, under the laws in effect on December 31, 1957, afford entitlement to the burial benefits and other benefits provided for in this chapter, but who did not meet the service requirements contained in this chapter, shall afford entitlement to such benefits, notwithstanding the failure of such person to meet such service requirements.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1170, § 905; renumbered § 2305, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 905 of this title as this section.
38 U.S.C. § 2307 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2307. Death from service-connected disability
In any case in which a veteran dies as the result of a service-connected disability or disabilities, the Secretary, upon the request of the survivors of such veteran, shall pay the burial and funeral expenses incurred in connection with the death of the veteran in an amount not exceeding the greater of (1) $2,000, or (2) the amount authorized to be paid under section 8134(a) of title 5 in the case of a Federal employee whose death occurs as the result of an injury sustained in the performance of duty. Funeral and burial benefits provided under this section shall be in lieu of any benefits authorized under sections 2302 and 2303(a)(1) and (b)(2) of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 93–43, § 5(a)(2), June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 80, § 907; amended Pub. L. 95–479, title III, § 303(c), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1565; Pub. L. 100–322, title III, § 303, May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 534; Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 313(b)(1), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2077; renumbered § 2307 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), (c)(1), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406; Pub. L. 107–103, title V, § 501(a)(1), Dec. 27, 2001, 115 Stat. 994; Pub. L. 108–183, title V, § 501(b), Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2667.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–183 substituted “and (b)(2)” for “and (b)” in last sentence.
2001—Pub. L. 107–103 substituted “$2,000” for ‘$1,500”.
1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 907 of this title as this section and substituted “2302 and 2303(a)(1)” for “902 and 903(a)(1)”.
1989—Pub. L. 101–237 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
1988—Pub. L. 100–322 substituted “$1,500” for “$1,100”.
1978—Pub. L. 95–479 inserted “the greater of (1) $1,100, or (2)” after “not exceeding”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2001 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 107–103, title V, § 501(a)(2), Dec. 27, 2001, 115 Stat. 994, provided that: “The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply to deaths occurring on or after September 11, 2001.”
heading: Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 100–322 effective Apr. 1, 1988, see section 304 of Pub. L. 100–322, set out as a note under section 2102 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 95–479 effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 401(a) of Pub. L. 95–479, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Sept. 1, 1973, or such earlier date as the President may prescribe and publish in the Federal Register, see section 10(c) of Pub. L. 93–43, set out as a note under section 2306 of this title.