38 U.S.C. 1712A: Eligibility for readjustment counseling and related mental health services

2021

• Pub. L. 116–315, §5104(a), designated existing provisions as cl. (i), redesignated former cls. (i) and (ii) as subcls. (I) and (II), respectively, redesignated former subcls. (I) and (II) of cl. (ii) as items (aa) and (bb), respectively, of subcl. (II), and added cl. (ii). (Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
• Pub. L. 116–283, §762(a), added subpar. (D). (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) Law text · (a)
• Pub. L. 116–315, §5104(b), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituted "paragraph (1)(B)(i)" for "paragraph (1)(B)", and added subpar. (B). (Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
• Pub. L. 116–283, §762(b)(1), inserted "to an individual" after "If, on the basis of the assessment furnished" and substituted "individual" for "veteran" wherever appearing. (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 116–283, §762(b)(2), substituted "individual" for "veteran". (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 116–283, §926(a)(23), substituted "air, or space service" for "or air service" in introductory provisions and par. (2). (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) Law text · (c)

2020

• Pub. L. 116–176, §2(1), (2), substituted "clauses (i) through (vi)" for "clauses (i) through (iv)" and "in clause (vii)" for "in clause (v)". Law text · (a), (B)
• Pub. L. 116–176, §2(3), added cls. (iv) and (v) and redesignated former cls. (iv) and (v) as (vi) and (vii), respectively. Law text · (a)
• Pub. L. 116–176, §2(4), added pars. (4) and (5). Law text · (h), (5)

2018

• Pub. L. 115–182 inserted "or agreements" after "contracts" and struck out "(under sections 1703(a)(2) and 1710(a)(1)(B) of this title)" after "available to the Secretary". (John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018" or the "VA MISSION Act of 2018) Law text · (e)

2013

• Pub. L. 112–239, §727(1)(A)(i), substituted "Upon the request of any individual referred to in subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall furnish counseling, including by furnishing counseling through a Vet Center, to the individual—" for "Upon the request of any veteran referred to i… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (a)
• Pub. L. 112–239, §727(1)(A)(ii), added subpars. (B) and (C) and struck out former subpar. (B) which described veterans to whom subpar. (A) applied. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (a), (C)
• Pub. L. 112–239, §727(1)(B)–(D), redesignated par. (3) as (2), substituted "an individual described in paragraph (1)(C)" for "a veteran described in paragraph (1)(B)(iii)" and "the individual a comprehensive individual assessment as described in paragraph (1)(B)" for "the veter… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (a), (3)
• Pub. L. 112–239, §727(2), substituted "licensed or certified mental health care provider" for "physician or psychologist" wherever appearing. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 112–239, §727(4), added subsec. (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (g)
• Pub. L. 112–239, §727(3)(A), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "The term 'center' means a facility which is operated by the Department for the provision of services under this section and which (A) is situated apart from Department general hea… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (g)
• Pub. L. 112–239, §727(3)(B), added par. (3). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (g)
• Pub. L. 112–239, §727(4), redesignated subsec. (g) as (h). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (h)

2010

• Pub. L. 111–163 added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsecs. (c) to (f) as (d) to (g), respectively. (Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010) Law text · (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)

2008

• Pub. L. 110–181, §1708(b)(1), added cl. (iii). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008) Law text · (a)
• Pub. L. 110–181, §1708(b)(2), added par. (3). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008) Law text · (a)
• Pub. L. 110–387, §901(a)(1)(B), redesignated subsecs. (d) to (f) as (c) to (e), respectively. (Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008) Law text · (c), (d), (e)
• Pub. L. 110–387, §901(a)(1)(B), (C), redesignated subsec. (i) as (f) and struck out "(including a Resource Center designated under subsection (h)(3)(A) of this section)" after "means a facility" in par. (1). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e). (Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008) Law text · (f)
• Pub. L. 110–387, §901(a)(1)(A), struck out subsec. (g) which related to criteria for the closure or relocation of a center for readjustment counseling and related mental health services in existence on Jan. 1, 1988, and the submission of reports by the Secretary on the effectiveness of… (Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008) Law text · (g)
• Pub. L. 110–387, §901(a)(1)(B), redesignated subsec. (i) as (f). (Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008) Law text · (i)

2002

• Pub. L. 107–135 substituted "section 1784" for "section 1711(b)" in par. (1) and "sections 1782 and 1783" for "section 1701(6)(B)" in par. (2). (Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001) Law text · (b)

1999

• Pub. L. 106–117 substituted "January 1, 2004" for "January 1, 2000". (Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act) Law text · (a)

1996

• Pub. L. 104–262, §331(a), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: (Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996) Law text · (a)
• Pub. L. 104–262, §101(d)(5)(A), struck out "under the conditions specified in section 1712(a)(5)(B) of this title" after "furnished such services on an outpatient basis". (Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996) Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 104–262, §331(b), struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: "Upon receipt of a request for counseling under this section from any individual who has been discharged or released from active military, naval, or air service but who is not eligible for such counseling, the Secr… (Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996) Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 104–262, §101(d)(5)(B), substituted "sections 1703(a)(2) and 1710(a)(1)(B)" for "sections 1712(a)(1)(B) and 1703(a)(2)". (Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996) Law text · (e)

1992

• Pub. L. 102–405 substituted "Under Secretary for Health" for "Chief Medical Director". · (d), (g)

1991

• Pub. L. 102–83, §5(a), renumbered section 612A of this title as this section.
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" in par. (1). · (a)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration" in par. (1). · (a)
• Pub. L. 102–25 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2). · (a)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §5(c)(1), substituted "1712(a)(5)(B)" for "612(a)(5)(B)" and "1711(b)" for "611(b)". · (b)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator". · (b)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration" wherever appearing. · (b)
• Pub. L. 102–54 substituted "section 612(a)(5)(B)" for "paragraph (1)(A)(ii) of section 612(f)". · (b)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §5(c)(1), substituted "1701(6)(B)" for "601(6)(B)". · (b)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" in introductory provisions. · (c)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration" in pars. (1) and (2). · (c)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §5(c)(1), substituted "3485" for "1685". · (d)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §5(c)(1), substituted "1712(a)(1)(B) and 1703(a)(2)" for "612(a)(1)(B) and 603(a)(2)" in par. (1). · (e)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" wherever appearing. · (e)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" in two places. · (f)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" and "Secretary's" for "Administrator's" wherever appearing. · (g)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration" wherever appearing. · (g)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(6), struck out subsec. (h) which related to carrying out a pilot program to provide and coordinate services to meet the readjustment needs of veterans on active duty during the Vietnam era. · (h)
• Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration" wherever appearing. · (i)

1988

• Pub. L. 100–322, §107(a), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "During the 24-month period ending on September 30, 1989, the Administrator shall take appropriate steps to ensure— · (g)
• Pub. L. 100–687, §1501(a)(1), substituted "Except as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, the" for "The". · (g)
• Pub. L. 100–687, §1501(a)(2), added subpar. (C). · (g)
• Pub. L. 100–322, §107(b), substituted "April 1, 1988" for "April 1, 1987" and struck out "(or, if the study is not then completed, whatever information from it is then available)" after "(Public Law 98–160)". · (g)
• Pub. L. 100–322, §107(e)(1)(A), substituted "in centers is needed" for "in a program providing such services through facilities situated apart from Veterans' Administration health-care facilities is needed". · (g)
• Pub. L. 100–322, §107(e)(1)(B), substituted "this subsection" for "paragraph (1) of this subsection". · (g)
• Pub. L. 100–322, §107(c), added pars. (3) to (5) and struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which read as follows: · (g)
• Pub. L. 100–322, §107(e)(2)(A), substituted "referred to as 'Resource Centers')" for "referred to as 'Centers')". · (h)
• Pub. L. 100–322, §107(e)(2)(B), substituted "Resource Center" for "Center" wherever appearing. · (h), (5)
• Pub. L. 100–322, §107(d), added subsec. (i). · (i)

1986

• Pub. L. 99–272, §19011(d)(4)(A), substituted "paragraph (1)(A)(ii)" for "clause (1)(B)". · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–272, §19012(c)(3), substituted "603(a)(2)" for "601(4)(C)(ii)". · (e)
• Pub. L. 99–272, §19011(d)(4)(B), substituted "612(a)(1)(B)" for "612(f)(2)". · (e)
• Pub. L. 99–576, §204(a), substituted "the 24-month period ending on September 30, 1989" for "the twelve-month period ending on September 30, 1988" in introductory provision, and substituted "orderly, gradual transition by October 1, 1989" for "orderly transition, by October 1, 1988"… · (g)
• Pub. L. 99–576, §204(b)(1), inserted "(Pub. L. 98–160) (or, if the study is not then completed, whatever information from it is then available)" after "the Veterans' Health Care Amendments of 1983". · (g)
• Pub. L. 99–576, §204(b)(2), inserted at end "Such report shall be prepared taking into consideration the results of the study referred to in paragraph (2)(A) of this subsection (or, if the study is not then completed, whatever information from it is then available)." · (g)
• Pub. L. 99–576, §204(c), added par. (4). · (g)
• Pub. L. 99–576, §702(6), substituted "December 3, 1985," for "the date of the enactment of this section". · (h)

1985

• Pub. L. 99–166, §106, which directed the substitution of "who request such counseling" for "who requested counseling before such date", was executed by making the substitution for the phrase "who requested such counseling before such date" to reflect the probable intent of Congre… · (g)
• Pub. L. 99–166, §105, added subsec. (h). · (h)

1983

• Pub. L. 98–160, §101(a), struck out "if such veteran requests such counseling within two years after the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty, or by September 30, 1984, whichever is later" after "to assist such veteran in readjusting to civilian life". · (a)
• Pub. L. 98–160, §101(b)(1), substituted "September 30, 1988" for "September 30, 1984" in provisions preceding subpar. (A). · (g)
• Pub. L. 98–160, §101(b)(1), substituted "October 1, 1988" for "October 1, 1984". · (g)
• Pub. L. 98–160, §101(b)(2), amended par. (2) generally, designating existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituting "Not later than April 1, 1987, the Administrator shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the Admini… · (g)
• Pub. L. 98–160, §101(b)(2), added par. (3). · (g)

1981

• Pub. L. 97–72, §104(a)(1), substituted "or by September 30, 1984" for "or two years after the effective date of this section". · (a)
• Pub. L. 97–72, §104(b), added subsec. (g). · (g)

1979

• Pub. L. 96–128 substituted "title)" for "title),". · (d)