WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROGRAM.

SEC. 745. [10 U.S.C. 1071 note] WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROGRAM. (a) Program.—The Secretary of Defense shall establish a program, to be known as the “Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program”, to provide assistance dogs to covered members and covered veterans. (b) Definitions.—In this section: (1) The term “assistance dog” means a dog specifically trained to perform physical tasks to mitigate the effects of a covered disability, except that the term does not include a dog specifically trained for comfort or personal defense. (2) The term “covered disability” means any of the following: (A) Blindness or visual impairment. (B) Loss of use of a limb, paralysis, or other significant mobility issues. (C) Loss of hearing. (D) Traumatic brain injury. (E) Post-traumatic stress disorder. (F) Any other disability that the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate. (3) The term “covered member” means a member of the Armed Forces who is— (A) receiving medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code; (B) in medical hold or medical holdover status; or (C) covered under section 1202 or 1205 of title 10, United States Code. (4) The term “covered veteran” means a veteran who is enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.