A bill to amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to initiate and carry out a special psychiatric, psychological, and counseling program for veterans in the Vietnam era, especially former prisoners of war and their dependents who are experiencing psychological problems as the result of the military service performed by such veterans.
Vietnam Era Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to carry out a special program for the treatment and rehabilitation of veterans, especially former prisoners of war and their dependents who are experiencing psychological problems as the result of the active service performed by the veteran. States that such program shall include psychiatric, psychological, and counseling services.
Provides that the participation of any veteran or dependent in such program shall be wholly voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for any other service or assistance.
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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