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 118 STAT. 3615 PUBLIC LAW 108–454—DEC. 10, 2004 ‘‘(ii) the loss or loss of use of one upper extremity, which so affect the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. ‘‘(D) The disability is due to the loss, or loss of use, of both upper extremities such as to preclude use of the arms at or above the elbows. ‘‘(3) The regulations prescribed under subsection (c) shall require that assistance under paragraph (1) may be provided to a veteran only if the Secretary finds that— ‘‘(A) it is medically feasible for the veteran to reside in the proposed housing unit and in the proposed locality; ‘‘(B) the proposed housing unit bears a proper relation to the veteran’s present and anticipated income and expenses; and ‘‘(C) the nature and condition of the proposed housing unit are such as to be suitable to the veteran’s needs for dwelling purposes. ‘‘(b) ADAPTATIONS TO RESIDENCE OF VETERAN.—(1) Subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary shall assist any disabled veteran described in paragraph (2) (other than a veteran who is eligible for assistance under subsection (a))— ‘‘(A) in acquiring such adaptations to such veteran’s resi- dence as are determined by the Secretary to be reasonably necessary because of such disability; or ‘‘(B) in acquiring a residence already adapted with special features determined by the Secretary to be reasonably nec- essary for the veteran because of such disability. ‘‘(2) A veteran is described in this paragraph if the veteran is entitled to compensation under chapter 11 of this title for a permanent and total service-connected disability that meets either of the following criteria: ‘‘(A) The disability is due to blindness in both eyes with 5/200 visual acuity or less. ‘‘(B) The disability includes the anatomical loss or loss of use of both hands. ‘‘(3) Assistance under paragraph (1) may be provided only to a veteran who the Secretary determines— ‘‘(A) is residing in and reasonably intends to continue residing in a residence owned by such veteran or by a member of such veteran’s family; or ‘‘(B) if the veteran’s residence is to be constructed or pur- chased, will be residing in and reasonably intends to continue residing in a residence owned by such veteran or by a member of such veteran’s family. ‘‘(c) REGULATIONS.—Assistance under this section shall be pro- vided in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.’’. SEC. 402. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AMENDMENTS. (a) USE OF VETERAN VOLUNTEERS.—Section 2051 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ‘‘(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a multifamily transitional housing project that is funded by a loan guaranteed under this subchapter may accept uncompensated voluntary serv- ices performed by any eligible entity (as that term is defined in VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00149 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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