§ 1701. Definitions

[Pub. L. 114–19, § 3(b), May 22, 2015, 129 Stat. 216, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending section 101(b)(2) of Pub. L. 113–146, set out above] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [May 22, 2015] and apply with respect to care or services provided on or after such date.” ]

Location of Services

Pub. L. 110–387, title III, § 301(b), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4120, provided that: “Paragraph (5) of section 1701 of title 38, United States Code, shall not be construed to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from providing services described in subparagraph (B) of such paragraph to individuals described in such subparagraph in centers under section 1712A of such title (commonly referred to as ‘Vet Centers’), Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, or in such other facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the Secretary considers necessary.”

Guidelines Relating to Furnishing of Sensori-Neural Aids

Pub. L. 104–262, title I, § 103(b), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3182, provided that: “Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 9, 1996], the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe the guidelines required by the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] and shall furnish a copy of those guidelines to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives.”

Study of Feasibility and Advisability of Alternative Organizational Structures for Effective Provision of Health Care Services to Veterans

Pub. L. 103–446, title XI, § 1104, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4682, directed Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress, not later than one year after Nov. 2, 1994, report and study on feasibility and advisability of alternative organizational structures, such as the establishment of a wholly-owned Government corporation or a Government-sponsored enterprise, for the effective provision of health care services to veterans.

Contract Health Care; Ratification of Action of Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs

Pub. L. 98–528, title I, § 103(b), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2688, ratified actions by Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs in entering into contracts applicable to the period beginning Oct. 1, 1984, and ending Oct. 19, 1984, for care described in par. (4)(C)(v) of this section and in making waivers described in that provision.

Administration Capability To Provide Appropriate Care for Gender-Specific Disabilities of Women Veterans

Pub. L. 98–160, title III, § 302, Nov. 21, 1983, 97 Stat. 1004, as amended by Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(d)(2), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 5(c)(2), 6(f), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406, 407, provided that: “The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that each health-care facility under the direct jurisdiction of the Secretary is able, through services made available either by individuals appointed to positions in the Veterans Health Administration or under contracts or other agreements made under section 4117 [see 7409], 8111, or 8153 of title 38, United States Code, to provide appropriate care, in a timely fashion, for any gender-specific disability (as defined in section 1701(1) of such title) of a woman veteran eligible for such care under chapter 17 or chapter 31 of such title.”

Annual Report to Congress Covering Contract-Care Programs

Pub. L. 96–22, title II, § 201(b), June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 54, which directed Chief Medical Director of the Veterans’ Administration to report to appropriate committees of Congress, not later than Feb. 1, 1980, and annually thereafter, on implementation of former par. (4)(C)(v) of this section and amendments made to this section by section 201 of Pub. L. 96–22, and on numbers of veterans provided contract treatment (and average cost and duration thereof) in each State in certain enumerated categories, was repealed by Pub. L. 100–322, title I, § 112(b), May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 499.

Hospital Care and Medical Services Furnished by Veterans’ Administration in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands; Report to President and Congress

Pub. L. 95–520, § 8, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1822, as amended by Pub. L. 96–330, title IV, § 407, Aug. 26, 1980, 94 Stat. 1053, directed Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, not later than Feb. 1, 1981, to submit a report to President and Congress on furnishing by Administration of hospital care and medical services in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, and set forth applicable criteria and considerations for the report.