2021 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans' Benefits
Part II - General Benefits
Chapter 11 - Compensation for Service-Connected Disability or Death
Subchapter VI - General Compensation Provisions
Sec. 1165 - Choice of sex of medical examiner for certain disabilities
| 38 U.S.C. § 1165 (2021) |
| §1165. Choice of sex of medical examiner for certain disabilities |
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(a) In General.—The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who requires a medical examination from a covered medical provider in support of a claim for compensation under this chapter for a mental or physical health condition that resulted from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment may designate the sex of the medical provider who provides such medical examination. (b) Covered Medical Providers.—For purposes of this section, a covered medical provider is any medical provider who is employed by the Department or is under any contract with the Department to provide a medical examination or a medical opinion when such an examination or opinion is necessary to make a decision on a claim. (c) Notice.—Before providing any medical examination for a veteran in support for a claim described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the veteran of the veteran's rights under subsection (a). |
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(Added Pub. L. 116–315, title V, §5502(a), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 5050.) |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS |
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| Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS PART II - GENERAL BENEFITS CHAPTER 11 - COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH SUBCHAPTER VI - GENERAL COMPENSATION PROVISIONS Sec. 1165 - Choice of sex of medical examiner for certain disabilities |
| section 1165 |
| 2021 |
| January 3, 2022 |
| Yes |
| standard |
| 134 Stat. 5050 |
| Public Law 116-315 |
