PUBLIC LAW 98-160—NOV. 21, 1983 97 STAT. 1001 tation of section 4106(g)(2) of title 38, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)). (2) Not later than 180 days after such date of enactment, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register final regula- tions for such implementation. Publication in Federal Register. PAY SCALES SEC. 204. (a) Subsection (f) of section 4107 is amended— 38 USC 4107. (1) by striking out "Under standards which the Administrator shall prescribe in regulations, physician" and inserting in lieu thereof "Physician"; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentences: "Not- withstanding any other provision of law, when the Administra- tor determines it to be necessary in order to obtain or retain the services of certified or registered respiratory therapists, licensed physical therapists, or licensed practical or vocational nurses, the Administrator may, on a nationwide, local, or other geo- graphic basis, pay persons employed in such positions additional pay on the same basis as provided for nurses in subsection (e) of this section. The Administrator shall prescribe by regula- Regulations, tion standards for compensation and payment under this subsection.". (b)(1) Paragraph (1)(A) of subsection (g) of such section is amended to read as follows: "(A) of individuals employed in positions listed in paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 4104 of this title; or". (2) Paragraph (3) of such subsection is amended by inserting "and licensed physical therapists" after "anesthetists". (3) Paragraph (4) of such subsection is amended by inserting "with respect to health-care personnel described in clause (B) of such paragraph" after "subsection". MEMBERSHIP OF DISCIPUNARY BOARDS SEC. 205. The second sentence of section 4110(a) is amended to read as follows: "The majority of employees on a disciplinary board shall be employed in the same category of position as the employee who is the subject of the charges.". 38 USC 4110. APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES SEC. 206. Section 4111 is amended— (1) by inserting "(a)" before "There"; (2) by striking out "paragraph (1)" and inserting in lieu thereof "paragraphs (1) and (3)"; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: " (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administra- tor, after considering an individual's existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or the special needs of the Veterans' Administration, may appoint the individual to a position in the Department of Medicine and Surgery providing direct patient-care services or serv- ices incident to direct patient-services at a rate of pay above the minimum rate of the appropriate grade.". 38 USC 4111.
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