### Question
How does CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS BORN WITH SPINA BIFIDA define habilitative and rehabilitative care?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1803*, **habilitative and rehabilitative care** is defined as:

> such professional, counseling, and guidance services and treatment programs (other than vocational training under section 1804 of this title) as are necessary to develop, maintain, or restore, to the maximum extent practicable, the functioning of a disabled person

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1803*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 18-BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND CERTAIN OTHER VETERANS > SUBCHAPTER I-CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS BORN WITH SPINA BIFIDA**

