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PART IV

CHAPTER 16

HOSPITALIZATION, DOMICILIARY CARE, OUT-PATIENT TREATMENT

Hospitalization.

Private Hospitalization, Reimbursement for.

Clothing, Furnished Under Certain Conditions.

416.1

416.2

416.3

416.4

Women, Hospitalization of.

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416.9 Homes for Disabled Soldiers.

416.10 Nurse, Aide, or Attendant.

416.11 Guardianship.

416.12 Personal Effects After Death, Disposition of.

416.13 Hospital and Medical Care for Dependents, Army.

416.14 Hospital and Medical Care for Dependents, Navy and

Marine Corps.

416.15 Hospital and Medical Care for Dependents, Coast Guard. 416.16 Out-Patient Treatment.

PART IV

CHAPTER 16

HOSPITALIZATION, DOMICILIARY CARE, OUT-PATIENT TREATMENT

416.1 Hospitalization.-(a) The Veterans' Administration provides hospitalization for any veteran of any war who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Veterans with service-connected disabilities are given preference. Veterans with non-service-connected disabilities are eligible if a hospital bed is available and the veteran makes a sworn statement that he is unable to defray expense of treatment.

(b) To apply for hospitalization, a veteran should complete the face of Form P-10 fully; have a physician complete the medical certificate on the reverse thereof; and forward the form to the nearest hospital or regional office of the Veterans' Administration. Examinations to determine need for hospitalization will be made by the Veterans' Administration at any hospital or regional office without cost to the veteran. In an emergency, service-connected or non-service-connected, have the veteran examined immediately by a local physician who should phone the nearest Veterans' Administration facility, state the nature of the case, and obtain prior approval for admission.

(c) Transportation will be furnished or paid for, from the veteran's home to the hospital, in all cases where prior approval has been obtained, if hospitalization is for service-connected disability. Transportation will be furnished or paid for, from the veteran's home to the hospital, in all cases where prior approval has been obtained and where a notarized statement is made that he is unable to defray cost, if the veteran does not have a serviceconnected disability. The cost of transportation from the veteran's home, when approved, will be paid upon regular discharge from the hospital.

416.2 Private Hospitalization, Reimbursement for.-Reimbursement may be made for medical treatment of a service-connected condition obtained without prior authorization from the Veterans' Administration when there is a medical emergency, Government facilities were not feasibly available, or delay would be hazardous.

416.3 Clothing Furnished Under Certain Conditions.-Personal clothing can be supplied by the Government to hospitalized or domiciled beneficiaries when it is determined that they are

unable to supply such clothing at their own expense and when such clothing is needed for health and sanitation.

416.4 Women, Hospitalization for.-Women eligible for hospitalization, domiciliary care, and burial benefits, include those who served in World War II on or after December 7, 1941, in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), if discharged for disability, Women's Army Corps (WAC), Women's Reserve of the Navy (WAVES), Women's Reserve of the Marine Corps, and Women's Reserve of the Coast Guard (SPARS), Army and Navy Nurses, Army Hospital Dieticians, Army Physical Therapy Aides, and Medical Officers.

416.5 Domiciliary Care.-A veteran who is so disabled as to be unable to earn a living and is without adequate means of support may be admitted for domiciliary (home) care to a facility of the Veterans' Administration providing such accomodations. Transportation is furnished only on original admission. Apply to any office of the Veterans' Administration.

416.6 Prosthetic Appliances.-Artificial limbs and prosthetic appliances may be supplied or repaired under prescribed provisions as a necessary part of hospital treatment or domiciliary care. Out-patient treatment, including prosthetic appliances, is provided only for disease or injury that is service-connected. Apply at nearest Veterans' Administration facility.

416.7 Dogs, Guide or Seeing-Eye.-Guide or seeing-eye dogs may be provided for the aid of blind veterans who are entitled to disability compensation or pension for a service-connected disability under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. All expenses for travel to and from their homes incurred in becoming adjusted to the dogs may be paid. Blind veterans entitled to disability compensation or pension for a service-connected disability may also be furnished with mechanical or electronic equipment to aid them in overcoming the handicap of blindness. Make inquiry at the nearest Veterans' Administration hospital or regional office.

416.8 Homes, Naval and Soldiers'.-(a) A Naval Home is maintained in Philadelphia, Pa., for seamen of the regular serv ice, with certain exceptions. Length and type of service govern admission and permanent membership. Applications by officers should be made to the Secretary of the Navy. Enlisted men should apply to the Chief of the Bureau of Personnel, Washington, D. C.

(b) A Soldiers' Home is maintained in Washington, D. C., for soldiers of the regular service, with certain exceptions. Applica tions for admission should be made to the Secretary, Board of Commissioners, Soldiers' Home, Washington, D. C.

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