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38 U.S.C. § 1802 Spina bifida conditions covered

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§ 1802.

Spina bifida conditions covered

This subchapter applies with respect to all forms and manifestations of spina bifida except spina bifida occulta.

(Added Pub. L. 104–204, title IV, § 421(b)(1), , 110 Stat. 2923; amended Pub. L. 106–419, title IV, § 401(e)(1), , 114 Stat. 1860; Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b)(3), , 115 Stat. 36.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1802 was renumbered section 3702 of this title.

Amendments

2001—Pub. L. 107–14 made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 106–419. See 2000 Amendment note below.

2000—Pub. L. 106–419, as amended by Pub. L. 107–14, substituted “This subchapter” for “This chapter”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2001 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b), , 115 Stat. 36, provided that the amendment made by section 8(b) is effective , and as if included in the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–419, as enacted.

Effective Date of 2000 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 106–419 effective on the first day of the first month beginning more than one year after , see section 401(g) of Pub. L. 106–419, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1811 of this title.