Veterans Medical Amendments Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Medical Amendments Act of 1979 - Title I: Veterans' Health Care and Related Benefits Amendments - Revises travel expense provisions for veterans with non-service connected disabilities traveling to and from Veterans' Administration (VA) facilities to permit reimbursement only when: (1) the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs authorizes such transportation in advance; and (2) special vehicular means of transportation are required. Eliminates the restriction that the Administrator may provide necessary medical services only within VA facilities for housebound veterans receiving additional aid and attendance benefits (or who would be so entitled except for retired pay). Eliminates outpatient dental services for veterans with dental conditions that were in existence during active service and who made applications to have such condition treated within one year after discharge or release from such service. Limits the provision of outpatient non-prescription drugs, medicines, or medical supplies to those veterans: (1) receiving a service pension, non-service-connected disability pension, or death benefits pension; (2) 65 years or older; (3) permanently housebound; (4) in need of …