§ 1783. Bereavement counseling
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(a)Deaths of Veterans.— In the case of an individual who was a recipient of services under section 1782 of this title at the time of the death of the veteran, the Secretary may provide bereavement counseling to that individual in the case of a death—
(1)that was unexpected; or
(2)that occurred while the veteran was participating in a hospice program (or a similar program) conducted by the Secretary.
(b)Deaths In Active Service.—
(1)The Secretary may provide bereavement counseling to an individual who is a member of the immediate family of a member of the Armed Forces who dies in the active military, naval, air, or space service in the line of duty and under circumstances not due to the person’s own misconduct.
(2)For purposes of this subsection, the members of the immediate family of a member of the Armed Forces described in paragraph
(1)include the parents of such member.
(c)Provision of Counseling Through Vet Centers.— Bereavement counseling may be provided under this section through the facilities and personnel of centers for the provision of readjustment counseling and related mental health services under section 1712A of this title.
(d)Bereavement Counseling Defined.— For purposes of this section, the term “bereavement counseling” means such counseling services, for a limited period, as the Secretary determines to be reasonable and necessary to assist an individual with the emotional and psychological stress accompanying the death of another individual.
(Added Pub. L. 107–135, title II, § 208(b), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2463; amended Pub. L. 109–461, title II, § 216, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3424; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 926(a)(31), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3830.)
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- Public Law 97–295To amend titles 10, 14, 37, and 38, United States Code, to codify recent law and to improve the Code
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- Public Law 94–502To amend title 38, United States Code, to set a termination date for veterans’ educational benefits under chapters 34 and 36, to Increase vocational rehabilitation subsistence allowances, educational and training assistance allowances, and special allowances paid to eligible veterans and persons und
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- Pub. L. 107–135, title II, § 208(b)
- 115 Stat. 2463
- Pub. L. 109–461, title II, § 216
- 120 Stat. 3424
- 134 Stat. 3830
- Pub. L. 109–461, § 216(a)
- Pub. L. 109–461, § 216(b)
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§ 1783
Bereavement counseling
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–135, title II, § 208(b)
Stat.115 Stat. 2463
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–461, title II, § 216
Stat.120 Stat. 3424
Stat.134 Stat. 3830
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