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38 U.S.C. § 1721 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1721. Power to make rules and regulations
Rules and regulations prescribed under section 501(a) of this title shall include rules and regulations to promote good conduct on the part of persons who are receiving hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care and medical services in Department facilities. The Secretary may prescribe in rules and regulations under such section limitations in connection with the furnishing of such care and services during a period of national emergency (other than a period of war or an emergency described in section 8111A of this title).
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1143, § 621; Pub. L. 94–581, title II, §§ 202(j), 210(a)(8), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2856, 2863; Pub. L. 100–322, title I, § 133, May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 507; Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(d)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; renumbered § 1721 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 2(c)(1), 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 402, 404–406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 1721 was renumbered section 3521 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 621 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 2(c)(1), substituted “501(a)” for “210(c)(1)”.
Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “8111A” for “5011A”.
1988—Pub. L. 100–322 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “The Administrator shall prescribe—
“(1) such rules and procedure governing the furnishing of hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care as the Administrator may deem proper and necessary;
“(2) limitations in connection with the furnishing of hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care; and
“(3) such rules and regulations as the Administrator deems necessary in order to promote good conduct on the part of persons who are receiving hospital, nursing home, or domiciliary care in Veterans’ Administration facilities.”
1976—Cl. (1). Pub. L. 94–581, §§ 202(j), 210(a)(8), substituted “hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care as the Administrator may deem” for “hospital and domiciliary care as he may deem”.
Cl. (2). Pub. L. 94–581, § 202(j), substituted “hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care” for “hospital and domiciliary care”.
Cl. (3). Pub. L. 94–581, §§ 202(j), 210(a)(8), substituted “as the Administrator deems” for “as he deems” and “hospital, nursing home, or domiciliary care” for “hospital or domiciliary care”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1723 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1723. Furnishing of clothing
The Secretary shall not furnish clothing to persons who are in Department facilities, except (1) where the furnishing of such clothing to indigent persons is necessary to protect health or sanitation, and (2) where the Secretary furnishes veterans with special clothing made necessary by the wearing of prosthetic appliances.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1144, § 623; Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 210(a)(10), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2863; renumbered § 1723 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 1723 was renumbered section 3523 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 623 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in two places.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
1976—Pub. L. 94–581 substituted “the Administrator furnishes” for “he furnishes”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1726 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1726. Reimbursement for loss of personal effects by natural disaster
The Secretary shall, under regulations which the Secretary shall prescribe, reimburse veterans in Department hospitals and domiciliaries for any loss of personal effects sustained by fire, earthquake, or other natural disaster while such effects were stored in designated locations in Department hospitals or domiciliaries.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1144, § 627; Pub. L. 93–82, title I, § 105, Aug. 2, 1973, 87 Stat. 183; Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 210(a)(12), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2863; renumbered § 1726 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 1726, Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1197, provided for control by agencies of United States, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 89–358, § 3(a)(3), Mar. 3, 1966, 80 Stat. 20. See section 3689 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 626 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in two places.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration” in two places.
1976—Pub. L. 94–581 substituted “the Administrator shall prescribe” for “he shall prescribe”.
1973—Pub. L. 93–82 substituted “natural disaster” for “fire” in section catchline and extended reimbursement provisions to earthquake and other natural disasters also.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1973 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 93–82 effective Jan. 1, 1971, see section 501 of Pub. L. 93–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1727 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1727. Persons eligible under prior law
Persons who have a status which would, under the laws in effect on December 31, 1957, entitle them to the medical services, hospital and domiciliary care, and other benefits, provided for in this chapter, but who do not meet the service requirements contained in this chapter, shall be entitled to such benefits notwithstanding failure to meet such service requirements.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1144, § 627; Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 202(m), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2856; renumbered § 1727 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 627 of this title as this section.
1976—Pub. L. 94–581 substituted “1957” for “1958”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1729B (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1729B. Consolidated patient accounting centers
(a) In General.—
Not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish not more than seven consolidated patient accounting centers for conducting industry-modeled regionalized billing and collection activities of the Department.
(b) Functions.—
The centers shall carry out the following functions:
(1) Reengineer and integrate all business processes of the revenue cycle of the Department.
(2) Standardize and coordinate all activities of the Department related to the revenue cycle for all health care services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected medical conditions.
(3) Apply commercial industry standards for measures of access, timeliness, and performance metrics with respect to revenue enhancement of the Department.
(4) Apply other requirements with respect to such revenue cycle improvement as the Secretary may specify.
(Added Pub. L. 110–387, title IV, § 406(a), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4129.)
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. 110–387, which was approved Oct. 10, 2008.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1729B, added Pub. L. 106–117, title II, § 202(a), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1561; amended Pub. L. 107–103, title V, § 509(c), Dec. 27, 2001, 115 Stat. 997; Pub. L. 107–330, title III, § 308(g)(7), Dec. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2829, related to the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Services Improvement Fund, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 108–7, div. K, title I, § 113(a)(1), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 482.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Balance
text: Pub. L. 108–7, div. K, title I, § 113(a)(1), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 482, repealed former section 1729B of this title and provided that any balance as of Feb. 20, 2003, in the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Services Improvement Fund established under former section 1729B was to be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections Fund established under section 1729A of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1730C (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1730C. Licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine
(a) In General.—
Notwithstanding any provision of law regarding the licensure of health care professionals, a covered health care professional may practice the health care profession of the health care professional at any location in any State, regardless of where the covered health care professional or the patient is located, if the covered health care professional is using telemedicine to provide treatment to an individual under this chapter.
(b) Covered Health Care Professionals.—
For purposes of this section, a covered health care professional is any health care professional who—
(1) is an employee of the Department appointed under the authority under section 7306, 7401, 7405, 7406, or 7408 of this title or title 5;
(2) is authorized by the Secretary to provide health care under this chapter;
(3) is required to adhere to all standards for quality relating to the provision of medicine in accordance with applicable policies of the Department; and
(4) has an active, current, full, and unrestricted license, registration, or certification in a State to practice the health care profession of the health care professional.
(c) Property of Federal Government.—
Subsection (a) shall apply to a covered health care professional providing treatment to a patient regardless of whether the covered health care professional or patient is located in a facility owned by the Federal Government during such treatment.
(d) Relation to State Law.—
(1) The provisions of this section shall supersede any provisions of the law of any State to the extent that such provision of State law are inconsistent with this section.
(2) No State shall deny or revoke the license, registration, or certification of a covered health care professional who otherwise meets the qualifications of the State for holding the license, registration, or certification on the basis that the covered health care professional has engaged or intends to engage in activity covered by subsection (a).
(e) Rule of Construction.—
Nothing in this section may be construed to remove, limit, or otherwise affect any obligation of a covered health care professional under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.).
(f) State Defined.—
In this section, the term “State” means a State, as defined in section 101(20) of this title, or a political subdivision of a State.
(Added Pub. L. 115–182, title I, § 151(a), June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1430.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Controlled Substances Act, referred to in subsec. (e), is title II of Pub. L. 91–513, Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1242, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 801 et seq.) of chapter 13 of Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 801 of Title 21 and Tables.
38 U.S.C. § 1731 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1731. Assistance to the Republic of the Philippines
The President is authorized to assist the Republic of the Philippines in fulfilling its responsibility in providing medical care and treatment for Commonwealth Army veterans and new Philippine Scouts in need of such care and treatment for service-connected disabilities and non-service-connected disabilities under certain conditions.
(Added Pub. L. 93–82, title I, § 107(a), Aug. 2, 1973, 87 Stat. 184, § 631; amended Pub. L. 97–72, title I, § 107(b), Nov. 3, 1981, 95 Stat. 1052; renumbered § 1731, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 1731 was renumbered section 3531 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 631 of this title as this section.
1981—Pub. L. 97–72 inserted “in fulfilling its responsibility” after “The President is authorized to assist the Republic of the Philippines”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1973, see section 501 of Pub. L. 93–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1973 Amendment note under section 1701 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1733 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1733. Supervision of program by the President
The President, or any officer of the United States to whom the President may delegate authority under this section, may from time to time prescribe such rules and regulations and impose such conditions on the receipt of financial aid as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1146, § 633; Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 210(a)(15), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2863; renumbered § 1733, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 1733 was renumbered section 3533 of this title.
Another prior section 1733, Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1198, as amended by Pub. L. 91–219, title II, § 206(b), Mar. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 82; Pub. L. 91–584, § 12, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1577, related to measurement of courses, prior to the general amendment of this section by Pub. L. 92–540, title III, § 313, Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1084. See section 3688 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 633 of this title as this section.
1976—Pub. L. 94–581 substituted “the President” for “he” and struck out “his” before “authority”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Ex. Ord. No. 11762. Delegation of Authority to Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs Relating to Grants-in-Aid to Republic of the Philippines for Medical Care and Treatment of Veterans
text: Ex. Ord. No. 11762, Jan. 17, 1974, 39 F.R. 2347, provided:
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 633 [now 1733] of title 38 and by section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, and as President of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs is hereby designated and empowered to exercise, without the approval, ratification, or other action of the President, the authority vested in the President by sections 631, 632, 633, and 634 [now 1731, 1732, 1733, and 1734] of title 38 of the United States Code, as amended by section 107(a) of the Veterans Health Care Expansion Act of 1973 (Public Law 93–82; Stat. 184).
(b) The Secretary of State shall negotiate the agreement, and any modifications thereby with the Republic of the Philippines required by the provisions of sections 631, 632, 633, and 634 [now 1731, 1732, 1733, and 1734] of title 38 of the United States Code.
(c) All rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator pursuant to the authority delegated to him by this order shall be subject to prior approval by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Sec. 2. Nothing in this order shall be construed as modifying or terminating any other authority heretofore delegated by the President to the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.
Richard Nixon.
38 U.S.C. § 1742 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1742. Inspections of such homes; restrictions on beneficiaries
(a) The Secretary may inspect any State home at such times as the Secretary deems necessary. No payment or grant may be made to any home under this subchapter unless such home is determined by the Secretary to meet such standards as the Secretary shall prescribe, which standards with respect to nursing home care shall be no less stringent than those prescribed pursuant to section 1720(b) of this title.
(b) The Secretary may ascertain the number of persons on account of whom payments may be made under this subchapter on account of any State home, but shall have no authority over the management or control of any State home.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1146, § 642; Pub. L. 94–581, title I, § 107(a), title II, § 210(a)(16), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2847, 2863; renumbered § 1742 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), (c)(1), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 1742 was renumbered section 3542 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 642 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1720(b)” for “620(b)”.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–581 substituted “as the Administrator deems necessary” for “as he deems necessary” in existing provisions and inserted provision that no payment or grant may be made to any home under this subchapter unless such home is determined by the Administrator to meet such standards as the Administrator shall prescribe, which standards with respect to nursing home care shall be no less stringent than those prescribed pursuant to section 620(b) of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1743 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1743. Applications
Payments on account of any veteran cared for in a State home shall be made under this subchapter only from the date the Secretary receives a request for determination of such veteran’s eligibility; however, if such request is received by the Secretary within ten days after care of such veteran begins, payments shall be made on account of such veteran from the date care began.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1147, § 643; Pub. L. 97–251, § 7, Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 716; renumbered § 1743 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 1743 was renumbered section 3543 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 643 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in two places.
1982—Pub. L. 97–251 struck out “of any war” after “Payments on account of any veteran”.
38 U.S.C. § 1751 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1751. Screening, counseling, and medical treatment
The Secretary is authorized to carry out a comprehensive program of providing sickle cell anemia screening, counseling, treatment, and information under the provisions of this chapter.
(Added Pub. L. 93–82, title I, § 109(a), Aug. 2, 1973, 87 Stat. 186, § 651; renumbered § 1751 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 651 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Sept. 1, 1973, see section 501 of Pub. L. 93–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1973 Amendment note under section 1701 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1752 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1752. Research
The Secretary is authorized to carry out research and research training in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of sickle cell anemia based upon the screening examinations and treatment provided under this subchapter.
(Added Pub. L. 93–82, title I, § 109(a), Aug. 2, 1973, 87 Stat. 186, § 652; renumbered § 1752 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 652 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Sept. 1, 1973, see section 501 of Pub. L. 93–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1973 Amendment note under section 1701 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1753 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1753. Voluntary participation; confidentiality
(a) The participation by any person in any program or portion thereof under this subchapter shall be wholly voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for or receipt of any other service or assistance from, or to participation in, any other program under this title.
(b) Patient records prepared or obtained under this subchapter shall be held confidential in the same manner and under the same conditions prescribed in section 7332 of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 93–82, title I, § 109(a), Aug. 2, 1973, 87 Stat. 187, § 653; amended Pub. L. 94–581, title I, § 111(b), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2852; Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(d)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; renumbered § 1753, 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 653 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “7332” for “4132”.
1976—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94–581 substituted “Patient records prepared or obtained under this subchapter shall be held confidential in the same manner and under the same conditions prescribed in section 4132 of this title” for “The Administrator shall promulgate rules and regulations to insure that all information and patient records prepared or obtained under this subchapter shall be held confidential except for (1) such information as the patient (or his guardian) requests in writing to be released or (2) statistical data compiled without reference to patient names or other identifying characteristics”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Sept. 1, 1973, see section 501 of Pub. L. 93–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1973 Amendment note under section 1701 of this title.