38 U.S.C. § 1783
Section 1783 · Bereavement counseling
Current version, with additions and removals from the January 23, 2002 version.
(a) Deaths of Veterans.—In the case of an individual who was a recipient of services under section 1782 of this title at the time of the death of the veteran, the Secretary may provide bereavement counseling to that individual in the case of a death—
(a) Deaths of Veterans.—In the case of an individual who was a recipient of services under section 1782 of this title at the time of the death of the veteran, the Secretary may provide bereavement counseling to that individual in the case of a death—
(1) that was unexpected; or
(1) that was unexpected; or
(2) that occurred while the veteran was participating in a hospice program (or a similar program) conducted by the Secretary.
(2) that occurred while the veteran was participating in a hospice program (or a similar program) conducted by the Secretary.
(2) For purposes of this subsection, the members of the immediate family of a member of the Armed Forces described in paragraph (1) include the parents of such member.
(c) Provision of Counseling Through Vet Centers.—Bereavement counseling may be provided under this section through the facilities and personnel of centers for the provision of readjustment counseling and related mental health services under section 1712A of this title.