### Question
How does the law define bereavement counseling?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1783*, **bereavement counseling** is defined as:

> such counseling services, for a limited period, as the Secretary determines to be reasonable and necessary to assist an individual with the emotional and psychological stress accompanying the death of another individual

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1783*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER VIII-HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS**

