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 PUBLIC LAW 100-322—MAY 20, 1988

102 STAT. 535

"(13) peripheral neuropathy except where directly related to infectious causes, "(14) irritable bowel syndrome, or "(15) peptic ulcer disease,". SEC. 313. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR LUPUS.

Section 301(3) is amended by inserting below "Leukemia" the following: "Lupus erythematosus, systemic". SEC. 314. REINSTATED ENTITLEMENT FOR CERTAIN SURVIVORS.

Section 156(a)(l) of Public Law 97-377 (96 Stat. 1830, 1920) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by inserting "or who meets the requirements for entitlement to the equivalent of such benefit provided under section 412(a) of title 38, United States Code" after "month"; and (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ", or to the equivalent of such benefit based on meeting the requirements of section 412(a) of title 38, United States Code," after "(42 U.S.C. 402(g))".

42 USC 402 note.

PART C—EDUCATION PROVISIONS SEC. 321. MEASUREMENT OF LABORATORY INSTRUCTION.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1788 is amended— (1) in clause (B) of the first sentence of the matter following clause (7) of subsection (a), by inserting "(or two 50-minute periods)" after "two hours"; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting "(or two 50-minute periods)" after "two hours". (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by subsection (a) 38 USC 1788 shall apply to any enrollment or reenrollment commencing on or note, after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 322. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE COMPLIANCE SURVEYS.

The text of section 1793 is amended to read as follows: "(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Administrator shall conduct an annual compliance survey of each institution offering one or more courses approved for the enrollment of eligible veterans or persons if at least 300 veterans or persons are enrolled in such course or courses under provisions of this title or if any such course does not lead to a standard college degree. Such compliance survey shall be designed to ensure that the institution and approved courses are in compliance with all applicable provisions of chapters 30 through 36 of this title. The Administrator shall assign at least one education compliance specialist to work on compliance surveys in any year for each 40 compliance surveys required to be made under this section for such year. "(b) The Administrator may waive the requirement in subsection (a) of this section for an annual compliance survey with respect to an institution if the Administrator determines, based on the institution's demonstrated record of compliance with all the applicable provisions of chapters 30 through 36 of this title, that the waiver would be appropriate and in the best interest of the United States Government.".

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