38 U.S.C. § 1837

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 1837 - Duration of health care and benefits provided

The Secretary shall provide a covered child with health care and benefits under this chapter-

(1) for the duration of the life of the child; and

(2) notwithstanding any death of a parent of the child that precedes the death of the child.

38 U.S.C. § 1837

Added Pub. L. 118-18, §1(b), Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 104.

child

The term "child" means the following:(A) For purposes of subchapters I and II of this chapter, an individual, regardless of age or marital status, who-(i) is the natural child of a Vietnam veteran; and(ii) was conceived after the date on which that veteran first entered the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era.(B) For purposes of section 1821 of this title, an individual, regardless of age or marital status, who-(i) is the natural child of a veteran of covered service in Korea (as determined for purposes of that section); and(ii) was conceived after the date on which that veteran first entered service described in subsection (c) of that section.(C) For purposes of section 1822 of this title, an individual, regardless of age or marital status, who-(i) is the natural child of a veteran of covered service in Thailand (as determined for purposes of that section); and(ii) was conceived after the date on which that veteran first entered service described in subsection (c) of that section.

covered child

The term "covered child" means a child who is eligible for health care and benefits under this chapter.