Pub. L. 109-148, div. A, tit. VIII, sec. 8091

Sec. 8091. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, the Secretary of Defense may exercise the provisions of section 7403(g) of title 38, United States Code for occupations listed in section 7403(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code as well as the following: Pharmacists, Audiologists, and Dental Hygienists. (A) The requirements of section 7403(g)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code shall apply. (B) The limitations of section 7403(g)(1)(B) of title 38, United States Code shall not apply.