FEDERAL · 38 U.S.C. · Chapter 11
Choice of sex of medical examiner for certain disabilities
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits·Ch. 11 — COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH·Subch. VI
(a)In General.—The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who requires a medical examination from a covered medical provider in support of a claim for compensation under this chapter for a mental or physical health condition that resulted from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment may designate the sex of the medical provider who provides such medical examination.
(b)Covered Medical Providers.—For purposes of this section, a covered medical provider is any medical provider who is employed by the Department or is under any contract with the Department to provide a medical examination or a medical opinion when such an examination or opinion is necessary to make a decision on a claim.
(c)Notice.—Before providing any medical examination for a
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(Added Pub. L. 116–315, title V, §5502(a), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 5050.)