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 of 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 initiate and carry out a program for the treatment and rehabilitation of Vietnam era veterans and their dependents who are experiencing psychological problems as the result of the active military service performed by the veteran.
Requires the program to include such psychiatric, psychological, and counseling services as may be necessary for successful treatment.
Allows such services to be provided outside Veterans' Administration facilities in specified instances.
Stipulates that participation in such program shall be wholly voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for any other form of assistance from the Veterans' Administration.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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