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38 U.S.C. § 1972 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1972. Benefit certificates
The Secretary shall arrange to have each member insured under a policy purchased under section 1966 of this title receive a certificate setting forth the benefits to which the member is entitled thereunder, to whom such benefit shall be payable, to whom claims should be submitted, and summarizing the provisions of the policy principally affecting the member. Such certificate shall be in lieu of the certificate which the insurance company or companies would otherwise be required to issue.
(Added Pub. L. 89–214, § 1(a), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 885, § 772; renumbered § 1972 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: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 772 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1966” for “766”.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
38 U.S.C. § 1973 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1973. Forfeiture
Any person guilty of mutiny, treason, spying, or desertion, or who, because of conscientious objections, refuses to perform service in the Armed Forces of the United States or refuses to wear the uniform of such force, shall forfeit all rights to Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance under this subchapter. No such insurance shall be payable for death inflicted as a lawful punishment for crime or for military or naval offense, except when inflicted by an enemy of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 89–214, § 1(a), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 885, § 773; renumbered § 1973, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406; amended Pub. L. 104–275, title IV, § 405(b)(1)(F), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3339; Pub. L. 110–389, title IV, § 403(d), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4174.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–389 inserted “and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance” before “under this subchapter”.
1996—Pub. L. 104–275 substituted “Servicemembers’ Group” for “Servicemen’s Group”.
1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 773 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 110–389, title IV, § 403(e)(4), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4175, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (d) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to any act of mutiny, treason, spying, or desertion committed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 10, 2008] for which a person is found guilty, or with respect to refusal because of conscientious objections to perform service in, or to wear the uniform of, the Armed Forces on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.”
38 U.S.C. § 1975 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1975. Jurisdiction of District Courts
The district courts of the United States shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action or claim against the United States founded upon this subchapter.
(Added Pub. L. 89–214, § 1(a), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 885, § 775; renumbered § 1975, 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 775 of this title as this section.
38 U.S.C. § 1976 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1976. Effective date
The insurance provided for in this subchapter and the deductions and contributions for that purpose shall take effect on the date designated by the Secretary and certified by the Secretary to each Secretary concerned.
(Added Pub. L. 89–214, § 1(a), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 885, § 776; amended Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(42), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3294; renumbered § 1976 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, § 5(a), renumbered section 776 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in two places.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “the Administrator” for “him” after “certified by”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Interim Coverage Until Effective Date of Group Plan; $5,000 Death Gratuity
text: Pub. L. 89–214, § 3, Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 886, as amended by Pub. L. 89–730, § 6(a)–(d), Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1159, provided for payment of a death gratuity of up to $5,000 in certain cases of death of veterans while in active military, naval, or air service during the period from Jan. 1, 1957, to the date immediately preceding the date on which the Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance program was placed in effect under this section, and required that an application for such gratuity had to be made within one year after Sept. 29, 1965.
Pub. L. 89–730, § 6(e), Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1159, provided that any waiver of future benefits executed by any person under section 3(a) of Pub. L. 89–214 (see above), as in effect prior to Nov. 2, 1966, was to have no effect.
Pub. L. 89–730, § 6(f), Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1159, provided that in any case in which the death gratuity paid to any person under section 3 of Pub. L. 89–214 (see above), was reduced pursuant to clause (B) of subsection (c)(1) of such section, as in effect prior to Nov. 2, 1966, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs was to pay to such person an amount equal to the amount by which such death gratuity was reduced.
Pub. L. 89–730, § 6(g), Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1159, provided that notwithstanding the time limitation prescribed in section 3(a) of Pub. L. 89–214 (see above), any application for death gratuity filed under such section shall be valid if filed within one year after Nov. 2, 1966.
38 U.S.C. § 1978 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1978. Reinstatement
Reinstatement of insurance coverage granted under this subchapter but lapsed for nonpayment of premiums shall be under terms and conditions prescribed by the Secretary.
(Added Pub. L. 93–289, § 9(a), May 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 172, § 778; renumbered § 1978 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 778 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective first day of third calendar month following May 1974, see section 12(4) of Pub. L. 93–289, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under section 1968 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1979 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1979. Incontestability
Subject to the provision of section 1973 of this title, insurance coverage granted under this subchapter shall be incontestable from the date of issue, reinstatement, or conversion except for fraud or nonpayment of premium.
(Added Pub. L. 93–289, § 9(a), May 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 172, § 779; renumbered § 1979 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 779 of this title as this section and substituted “1973” for “773”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective first day of third calendar month following May 1974, see section 12(4) of Pub. L. 93–289, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under section 1968 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 1982 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1982. Administrative cost
Except as provided in sections 1920(c), 1923(d), and 1955(c) of this title, the United States shall bear the cost of administration in connection with this chapter, including expenses for medical examinations, inspections when necessary, printing and binding, and for such other expenditures as are necessary in the discretion of the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1165, § 782; renumbered § 1982 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 4(b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406; Pub. L. 104–99, title II, § 201(b), Jan. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 36.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 104–99 is based on section 107(4) of H.R. 2099, One Hundred Fourth Congress, as passed by the House of Representatives on Dec. 7, 1995, which was enacted into law by Pub. L. 104–99.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–99 substituted “Except as provided in sections 1920(c), 1923(d), and 1955(c) of this title, the United States” for “The United States”.
1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 782 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
38 U.S.C. § 1983 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1983. Settlements for minors or incompetents
When an optional mode of settlement of National Service Life Insurance or United States Government life insurance heretofore or hereafter matured is available to a beneficiary who is a minor or incompetent, such option may be exercised by such beneficiary’s fiduciary, person qualified under the Act of February 25, 1933 (25 U.S.C. 14), or person recognized by the Secretary as having custody of the person or the estate of such beneficiary, and the obligation of the United States under the insurance contract shall be fully satisfied by payment of benefits in accordance with the mode of settlement so selected.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1165, § 783; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(45), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3294; Pub. L. 102–54, § 14(b)(19), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 284; renumbered § 1983 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 783 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
Pub. L. 102–54 substituted “the Act of February 25, 1933 (25 U.S.C. 14)” for “section 14 of title 25”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “such beneficiary’s” for “his”.
38 U.S.C. § 1985 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1985. Decisions by the Secretary
Except in the event of suit as provided in section 1984 of this title, or other appropriate court proceedings, all decisions rendered by the Secretary under the provisions of this chapter shall be final and conclusive on all questions of law or fact, and no other official of the United States shall have jurisdiction to review any such decisions.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1167, § 785; renumbered § 1985 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: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 785 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1984” for “784”.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in section catchline and in text.
38 U.S.C. § 1986 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1986. Deposits in and disbursements from trust funds
All cash balances in the United States Government Life Insurance Fund and the National Service Life Insurance Fund on January 1, 1959, together with all moneys thereafter accruing to such funds, including premiums, appropriated moneys, the proceeds of any sales of investments which may be necessary to meet current expenditures, and interest on investments, shall be available for disbursement for meeting all expenditures and making investments authorized to be made from such funds.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1167, § 786; renumbered § 1986, 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 786 of this title as this section.
38 U.S.C. § 1987 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1987. Penalties
(a) Any person who shall knowingly make or cause to be made, or conspire, combine, aid, or assist in, agree to, arrange for, or in anywise procure the making or presentation of a false or fraudulent affidavit, declaration, certificate, statement, voucher, or paper, or writing purporting to be such, concerning any application for insurance or reinstatement thereof, waiver of premiums or claim for benefits under National Service Life Insurance, United States Government life insurance, or yearly renewable term insurance for any person, shall be fined not more than $1,000, or be imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(b) Whoever in any claim for National Service Life Insurance, United States Government life insurance, or yearly renewable term insurance makes any sworn statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, shall be guilty of perjury and shall be fined not more than $5,000, or be imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1167, § 787; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(47), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3294; renumbered § 1987, 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 787 of this title as this section.
1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “any” for “himself or any other”.
38 U.S.C. § 1988 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1988. Savings provision
Nothing in this title or any amendment or repeal made by the Act enacting this title shall affect any right, remedy, liability, authorization or requirement pertaining to Government insurance, the respective insurance funds, or the insurance appropriations, authorized or prescribed under the provisions of the War Risk Insurance Act, the World War Veterans’ Act, 1924, the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, or any related Act, which was in effect on December 31, 1958.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1167, § 788; renumbered § 1988, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The War Risk Insurance Act, referred to in text, is act Sept. 2, 1914, ch. 293, 38 Stat. 711, as amended. Sections 600 and 601 of the World War Veterans’ Act, 1924 (act June 7, 1924, ch. 320, 43 Stat. 607, 629) repealed the War Risk Insurance Act subject to certain limitations provided in section 602 thereof.
The World War Veterans’ Act, 1924, referred to in text, is act June 7, 1924, ch. 320, 43 Stat. 607, as amended, which was classified generally to chapter 10 (§§ 421 to 574) of former Title 38, Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans’ Relief, and which was repealed by Pub. L. 85–857, § 14(51), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1271. For distribution of sections 421 to 574 of former Title 38 in this title, see Table preceding section 101 of this title.
The National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, referred to in text, is act Oct. 8, 1940, ch. 757, title VI, part I, 54 Stat. 1008, as amended, which was classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 801 et seq.) of former Title 38, Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans’ Relief, and which was repealed and the provisions thereof reenacted as this subchapter by Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1105.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2000 was renumbered section 4100 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 788 of this title as this section.
38 U.S.C. § 2013 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2013. Program to improve retention of housing by formerly homeless veterans and veterans at risk of becoming homeless
(a) Program Required.—
The Secretary shall carry out a program under which the Secretary shall provide case management services to improve the retention of housing by veterans who were previously homeless and are transitioning to permanent housing and veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless.
(b) Grants.—
(1) The Secretary shall carry out the program through the award of grants.
(2)
(A) In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to organizations that demonstrate a capability to provide case management services as described in subsection (a), particularly organizations that are successfully providing or have successfully provided transitional housing services using amounts provided by the Secretary under sections 2012 and 2061 of this title.
(B) In giving priority under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give extra priority to an organization described in such subparagraph that—
(i) voluntarily stops receiving amounts provided by the Secretary under sections 2012 and 2061 of this title; and
(ii) converts a facility that the organization used to provide transitional housing services into a facility that the organization uses to provide permanent housing that meets housing quality standards established under section 8(o)(8)(B) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(8)(B)).
(C) In any case in which a facility, with respect to which a person received a grant for construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition under section 2011 of this title, is converted as described in subparagraph (B)(ii), such conversion shall be considered to have been carried out pursuant to the needs of the Department and such person shall not be considered in noncompliance with the terms of such grant by reason of such conversion.
(Added Pub. L. 114–315, title VII, § 712(a)(1)(B), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1586.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2013 was renumbered section 2014 of this title.
Another prior section 2013 was renumbered section 4213 of this title.
Another prior section 2013 was renumbered section 4104 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Regulations
text: Pub. L. 114–315, title VII, § 712(b), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1587, provided that: “Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 16, 2016], the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe regulations to carry out section 2013 of such title [38 U.S.C. 2013], as added by subsection (a)(1)(B).”
38 U.S.C. § 2014 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2014. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter amounts as follows:
(1) $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2009.
(2) $175,100,000 for fiscal year 2010.
(3) $217,700,000 for fiscal year 2011.
(4) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(5) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2013.
(6) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2014.
(7) $257,700,000 for fiscal year 2015 and each subsequent fiscal year.
(Added Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(a)(1), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 909, § 2013; amended Pub. L. 108–422, title I, § 101, Nov. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2380; Pub. L. 109–461, title VII, § 703(b), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3440; Pub. L. 110–387, title VI, § 601, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4131; Pub. L. 112–37, § 11, Oct. 5, 2011, 125 Stat. 397; Pub. L. 112–154, title III, § 305(a), Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1187; Pub. L. 113–37, § 2(f)(1), Sept. 30, 2013, 127 Stat. 524; Pub. L. 113–175, title II, § 201, Sept. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 1903; Pub. L. 114–228, title IV, § 407, Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 940; renumbered § 2014, Pub. L. 114–315, title VII, § 712(a)(1)(A), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1586.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2014 was renumbered section 4214 of this title.
Another prior section 2014 was renumbered section 4105 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–315 renumbered section 2013 of this title as this section.
Par. (7). Pub. L. 114–228 substituted “$257,700,000” for “$250,000,000”.
2014—Par. (7). Pub. L. 113–175 substituted “$250,000,000” for “$150,000,000”.
2013—Pars. (6), (7). Pub. L. 113–37 added pars. (6) and (7) and struck out former par. (6) which read as follows: “$150,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each subsequent fiscal year.”
2012—Pars. (5), (6). Pub. L. 112–154 added pars. (5) and (6) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “$150,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and each subsequent fiscal year.”
2011—Pub. L. 112–37 substituted “subchapter amounts as follows:” for “subchapter $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2007 and each fiscal year thereafter.” and added at end pars. (1) to (5).
2008—Pub. L. 110–387 substituted “$150,000,000” for “$130,000,000”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–461 amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter amounts as follows:
“(1) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2002.
“(2) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.
“(3) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2004.
“(4) $99,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.”
2004—Par. (4). Pub. L. 108–422 substituted “$99,000,000” for “$75,000,000”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2013 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 113–37 effective Oct. 1, 2013, see section 4(a) of Pub. L. 113–37, set out as a note under section 322 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 2021A (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2021A. Homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration grant program
(a) Grants.—
Subject to the availability of appropriations provided for such purpose, the Secretary of Labor shall make grants to programs and facilities that the Secretary determines provide dedicated services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children.
(b) Use of Funds.—
Grants under this section shall be used to provide job training, counseling, placement services (including job readiness and literacy and skills training) and child care services to expedite the reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children into the labor force.
(c) Requirement To Monitor Expenditures of Funds.—
(1) The Secretary of Labor shall collect such information as that Secretary considers appropriate to monitor and evaluate the distribution and expenditure of funds appropriated to carry out this section. The information shall include data with respect to the results or outcomes of the services provided to each homeless veteran under this section.
(2) Information under paragraph (1) shall be furnished in such form and manner as the Secretary of Labor may specify.
(d) Administration Through the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training.—
The Secretary of Labor shall carry out this section through the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training.
(e) Biennial Report to Congress.—
The Secretary of Labor shall include as part of the report required under section 2021(d) of this title an evaluation of the grant program under this section, which shall include an evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section and an analysis of the information collected under subsection (c).
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.—
(1) In addition to any amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 2021 of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2022.
(2) Funds appropriated to carry out this section shall remain available until expended. Funds obligated in any fiscal year to carry out this section may be expended in that fiscal year and the succeeding fiscal year.
(Added Pub. L. 111–275, title II, § 202(a), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2873; amended Pub. L. 114–58, title III, § 302, Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 534; Pub. L. 114–228, title III, § 302, Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 938; Pub. L. 115–62, title III, § 302, Sept. 29, 2017, 131 Stat. 1163; Pub. L. 115–251, title I, § 142, Sept. 29, 2018, 132 Stat. 3170; Pub. L. 116–159, div. E, title III, § 5302, Oct. 1, 2020, 134 Stat. 750.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 116–159 substituted “2022” for “2020”.
2018—Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 115–251 substituted “2020” for “2018”.
2017—Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 115–62 substituted “2018” for “2017”.
2016—Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 114–228 substituted “2017” for “2016”.
2015—Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 114–58 substituted “2016” for “2015”.