2013 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans’ Benefits
Part II - GENERAL BENEFITS (§§ 1101 - 2414)
Chapter 20 - BENEFITS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS (§§ 2001 - 2066)
Subchapter VII - OTHER PROVISIONS (§§ 2061 - 2066)
Section 2062 - Dental care
Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS PART II - GENERAL BENEFITS CHAPTER 20 - BENEFITS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS SUBCHAPTER VII - OTHER PROVISIONS Sec. 2062 - Dental care |
Contains | section 2062 |
Date | 2013 |
Laws in Effect as of Date | January 16, 2014 |
Positive Law | Yes |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Added Pub. L. 107-95, §5(a)(1), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 913. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 115 Stat. 913 |
Public Law Reference | Public Law 107-95 |
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(a)
(1) the dental services and treatment are necessary for the veteran to successfully gain or regain employment;
(2) the dental services and treatment are necessary to alleviate pain; or
(3) the dental services and treatment are necessary for treatment of moderate, severe, or severe and complicated gingival and periodontal pathology.
(b)
(1) who is enrolled for care under section 1705(a) of this title; and
(2) who, for a period of 60 consecutive days, is receiving care (directly or by contract) in any of the following settings:
(A) A domiciliary under section 1710 of this title.
(B) A therapeutic residence under section 2032 of this title.
(C) Community residential care coordinated by the Secretary under section 1730 of this title.
(D) A setting for which the Secretary provides funds for a grant and per diem provider.
(3) For purposes of paragraph (2), in determining whether a veteran has received treatment for a period of 60 consecutive days, the Secretary may disregard breaks in the continuity of treatment for which the veteran is not responsible.
(c)
(Added Pub. L. 107–95, §5(a)(1), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 913.)
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