# Children Suffering from Spina Bifida Who Are Children of Vietnam Veterans
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2000-06-02 · Effective 1997-10-01 · 65 FR 35280
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-13660
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 35280
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 3
- **Publication date:** 2000-06-02
- **Effective date:** 1997-10-01
## Abstract

This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations concerning benefits for children suffering from spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans. This is necessary to implement statutory changes contained in the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1997.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/06/02/00-13660/children-suffering-from-spina-bifida-who-are-children-of-vietnam-veterans)
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