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 PUBLIC LAW 102-405—OCT. 9, 1992 106 STAT. 1981 (1) the number of such persons, stated as a total number and separately for each eligibility status referred to in subsection (b); (2) the age and gender of such persons; (3) the manner in which such persons were furnished such services under the program; and (4) the number of counseling sessions furnished to such persons. (i) DEFINITIONS. —For the purposes of this section, the terms "veteran", "child", "active duty", "reserve component", "spouse", and "Persian Gulf War" have the meanings given such terms in paragraphs 101 (2), (4), (21), (27), (31), and (33) of section 101 of title 38, United States Code, respectively. SEC. 122. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER RESEARCH AND REPORTS. (a) RESEARCH PRIORITY. —In carrying out research and awarding grants under chapter 73 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary shall assign a high priority to the conduct of research on mental illness, including research regarding (1) post-traumatic stress disorder, (2) post-traumatic stress disorder in association with substance abuse, and (3) the treatment of those disorders. (b) UPDATES OF REPORTS UNDER SECTION 110(C) OF PUBLIC LAW 98-528.—(1) Not later than October 1, 1992, and October 1, 1993, the Special Committee on Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder established pursuant to section 110(b)(1) of the Veterans' Health Care Act of 1984 (38 U.S.C. 1712A note) shall concurrently submit to the Secretary and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing information updating the reports submitted to the Secretary under section 110(e) of the Veterans' Health Care Act of 1984, together with any additional information the Special Committee considers appropriate regarding the overall efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to meet the needs of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological problems in readjusting to civilian life. (2) Not later than 90 days after receiving each of the reports under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the committees any comments concerning the report that the Secretary considers appropriate. SEC. 123. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PROGRAM PLANNING. (a) PLAN.— The Secretary shall develop a plan— (1) to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder related to active duty are provided appropriate treatment and rehabilitative services for that condition in a timely manner; (2) to expand and improve the services available for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder related to active duty; (3) to eliminate waiting lists for inpatient treatment and other modes of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder; (4) to enhance outreach activities carried out to inform combat-area veterans of the availability of treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder; and (5) to ensure, to the extent practicable, that there are Department post-traumatic stress disorder treatment units in 38 USC 7303 note. 38 USC 1712A note. 38 USC 1712A note.

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