This subchapter applies with respect to all forms and manifestations of spina bifida except spina bifida occulta. (Added Pub. L. 104–204, title IV, § 421(b)(1) , Sept. 26, 1996 , 110 Stat. 2923 ; amended Pub. L. 106–419, title IV, § 401(e)(1) , Nov. 1, 2000 , 114 Stat. 1860 ; Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b)(3) , June 5, 2001 , 115 Stat. 36 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 1802 was renumbered section 3702 of this title . Amendments 2001— Pub. L. 107–14 made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 106–419 . See 2000 Amendment note below. 2000— Pub. L. 106–419 , as amended by Pub. L. 107–14 , substituted “This subchapter” for “This chapter”. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 2001 Amendment Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b) , June 5, 2001 , 115 Stat. 36 , provided that the amendment made by section 8(b) is effective Nov. 1, 2000 , and as if included in the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 , Pub. L. 106–419 , as enacted. Effective Date of 2000 Amendment Amendment by Pub. L. 106–419 effective on the first day of the first month beginning more than one year after Nov. 1, 2000 , see section 401(g) of Pub. L. 106–419 , set out as an Effective Date note under section 1811 of this title . CFR Title Parts 38 3 , 21