Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73

§602 PUBLICATION OF LIST OF RESOURCES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS AND VETERANS WHO REPORT TOXIC EXPOSURES AND OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR SUCH VETERANS AND CAREGIVERS AND SURVIVORS OF SUCH VETERANS.

Title 38 › Part PART II— - GENERAL BENEFITS › Chapter CHAPTER 11— - COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH › § 602

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must publish a list of VA resources for veterans exposed to toxic substances, veterans who report toxic exposure, their families and caregivers, and survivors receiving death benefits. The list must be posted no later than one year after Aug. 10, 2022, published annually after that, and updated periodically. The Secretary must also create an outreach program, with input from the community, to tell veterans about illnesses that might be linked to toxic exposure and to explain available benefits and support programs.

Full Legal Text

Title 38, §602

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“(a)“(1)Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 10, 2022], and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish a list of resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs for—

“(A)toxic-exposed veterans and veterans who report toxic exposure;

“(B)families and caregivers of such veterans; and

“(C)survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary.

“(2)The Secretary shall periodically update the list published under paragraph (1).

“(b)The Secretary shall develop, with input from the community, an informative outreach program for veterans on illnesses that may be related to toxic exposures, including outreach with respect to benefits and support programs.

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Citation

38 U.S.C. § 602

Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73