Pub. L. 94-433, tit. IV, sec. 403

Sec. 403. (a) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall conduct a scientific study to determine if there is a causal relationship between the amputation of an extremity and the subsequent development of cardiovascular disorders. (b) The report of the study shall include (1) a comprehensive review and professional analysis of the literature covering other such studies conducted or underway of such relationship; and (2) an analysis of statistically valid samples of disability claims of veterans having service-connected extremity amputation matched by age, sex and war period with nonamputee veterans. (c) The report, together with such comments and recommendations as the Administrator deems appropriate, shall be submitted to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate not later than June 30, 1977.