Title 38Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73

§1838 Biennial report

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Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

At least once every two years, Secretary must report to Congress: numbers of covered children receiving health care or benefits; numbers with Department-paid social workers; and outreach metrics in section 1836(b).

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Title 38, §1838

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Not less frequently than once every two years, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the following:
(1)The number of covered children receiving health care or benefits under this chapter as of the date on which the report is submitted.
(2)The number of covered children for which the Department is paying for or providing a social worker as of such date.
(3)Metrics on outreach conducted under section 1836(b) of this title.

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Prior sections 1841 to 1851 were renumbered sections 3741 to 3751 of this title, respectively.

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38 U.S.C. § 1838

Title 38Veterans' Benefits

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73