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38 U.S.C. § 1167 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 38. Veterans' Benefits § 1167.1] Mental health consultations

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which a veteran submits to the Secretary a claim for compensation under this chapter for a service-connected disability relating to a mental health diagnosis, the Secretary shall offer the veteran a mental health consultation to assess the mental health needs of, and care options for, the veteran.

(b)Availability.--The Secretary shall--

(1) offer a veteran a consultation under subsection (a) without regard to any previous denial or approval of a claim of that veteran for a service-connected disability relating to a mental health diagnosis; and

(2) ensure that a veteran offered a mental health consultation under subsection (a) may elect to receive such consultation during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the consultation is offered or during such longer period beginning on such date as the Secretary considers appropriate.

(c)Rule of construction.--A consultation provided to a veteran under this section shall not be construed as a determination that any disability of such veteran is service-connected for the purposes of any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary.

1 So in original. Two sections 1167 have been enacted.
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