Pub. L. 109-289, div. A, tit. VIII, sec. 8082

Sec. 8082. 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:120 STAT. 1293 (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.