Department of Veterans Services

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This is Chapter 20 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Department of Veterans Services.” It is part of Part C “State Agencies Related to the General Operation of Government”, which is part of Subtitle I “Organization of State Government”, which is part of Title 2.2 “Administration of Government”. It contains 16 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 16 sections.

§ 2.2-2000	Department of Veterans Services created; appointment of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2000.1	Definitions
§ 2.2-2001	Administrative responsibilities of the Department; annual report
§ 2.2-2001.1	Program for mental health and rehabilitative services
§ 2.2-2001.2	Initiatives to reduce unemployment among veterans and military spouses; comprehensive transition program
§ 2.2-2001.3	Virginia War Memorial division
§ 2.2-2001.4	Military medical personnel; program
§ 2.2-2001.5	Assignment of right to receive veterans' benefits
§ 2.2-2001.6	Eligibility for veteran status under state and local laws; change in treatment of certain discharges
§ 2.2-2002	Department offices
§ 2.2-2002.1	Department personnel
§ 2.2-2002.2	Military Spouse Liaison; position created; duties; report
§ 2.2-2003	General powers of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2004	Additional powers and duties of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2004.1	Repealed
§ 2.2-2004.2	Suicide Prevention Coordinator; position created; duties; report