2018 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans' Benefits
Part II - General Benefits
Chapter 18 - Benefits for Children of Vietnam Veterans and Certain Other Veterans
Subchapter II - Children of Women Vietnam Veterans Born With Certain Birth Defects
Sec. 1812 - Covered birth defects
| 38 U.S.C. § 1812 (2018) |
| §1812. Covered birth defects |
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(a) Identification.—The Secretary shall identify the birth defects of children of women Vietnam veterans that— (1) are associated with the service of those veterans in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era; and (2) result in permanent physical or mental disability. (b) Limitations.—(1) The birth defects identified under subsection (a) may not include birth defects resulting from the following: (A) A familial disorder. (B) A birth-related injury. (C) A fetal or neonatal infirmity with well-established causes. (2) In any case where affirmative evidence establishes that a covered birth defect of a child of a woman Vietnam veteran results from a cause other than the active military, naval, or air service of that veteran in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era, no benefits or assistance may be provided the child under this subchapter. |
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(Added Pub. L. 106–419, title IV, §401(a), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1857.) |
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 1812 was renumbered section 3712 of this title. Another prior section 1812, Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1210, automatically guaranteed loans made to a veteran if made for the purpose of purchasing farms and farm equipment, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–569, §7(a), Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1866. |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS |
| Bills and Statutes |
| United States Code |
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| Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS PART II - GENERAL BENEFITS CHAPTER 18 - BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND CERTAIN OTHER VETERANS SUBCHAPTER II - CHILDREN OF WOMEN VIETNAM VETERANS BORN WITH CERTAIN BIRTH DEFECTS Sec. 1812 - Covered birth defects |
| section 1812 |
| 2018 |
| January 14, 2019 |
| Yes |
| standard |
| 72 Stat. 1210 88 Stat. 1866 114 Stat. 1857 |
| Public Law 85-857, Public Law 93-569, Public Law 106-419 |
