Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

38 U.S.C. § 1802

Spina bifida conditions covered

This subchapter applies with respect to all forms and manifestations of spina bifida except spina bifida occulta.

Pub. L. 104–204, title IV, § 421(b)(1)110 Stat. 2923Pub. L. 106–419, title IV, § 401(e)(1)114 Stat. 1860Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b)(3)115 Stat. 36(Added , , ; amended , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

section 3702 of this titleA prior section 1802 was renumbered .

Amendments

Pub. L. 107–14Pub. L. 106–4192001— made technical amendment to directory language of . See 2000 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 106–419Pub. L. 107–142000—, as amended by , substituted “This subchapter” for “This chapter”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2001 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b)115 Stat. 36Pub. L. 106–419, , , provided that the amendment made by section 8(b) is effective , and as if included in the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000, , as enacted.

Effective Date of 2000 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–419section 401(g) of Pub. L. 106–419section 1811 of this titleAmendment by effective on the first day of the first month beginning more than one year after , see , set out as an Effective Date note under .