1. Clarification of eligibility for spina bifida-related benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs
In general— Section 1832 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
in subsection (a), by striking “The provisions” and inserting “Except as provided by subsection (c), the provisions”; and
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(c) Exception for benefits for spina bifida—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the effective date for an award of benefits under subchapter I of this chapter for a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida is the date on which the child is born.”
Effective date— The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective as if included in the enactment of chapter 18 of such title 38.