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. Includes within the definition of "Veterans' Administration facilities" for veterans' outpatient medical care purposes, private facilities providing care to housebound veterans or veterans receiving additional aid and attendance benefits (or who would be so entitled except for retired pay). Requires any such veteran to be examined by a VA physician or a private physician under VA contract to determine eligibility for such outpatient benefits. Eliminates outpatient dental services for veterans with dental conditions that were in existence during active service and who made application to have such condition treated within one year after discharge or release from such service. Limits the provision of outpatient nonprescription drugs, medicines, or …