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38 U.S.C. 1837: Duration of health care and benefits providedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 18-BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND CERTAIN OTHER VETERANS
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§1837. Duration of health care and benefits provided

The Secretary shall provide a covered child with health care and benefits under this chapter⁠—

(1)  for the duration of the life of the child; and

(2)  notwithstanding any death of a parent of the child that precedes the death of the child.

(Added Pub. L. 118–18, § 1(b) , Oct. 6, 2023 , 137 Stat. 104 .)