Center of Excellence in the Mitigation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Traumatic Extremity Injuries and Amputations
[Pub. L. 110–417], [div. A], title VII, § 723, Oct. 14, 2008, [122 Stat. 4508], as amended by [Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, § 1079(d)(2)], Nov. 25, 2015, [129 Stat. 999], provided that:“(a)
In General.—
The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly establish a center of excellence in the mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of traumatic extremity injuries and amputations.
“(b)
Partnerships.—
The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly ensure that the center collaborates with the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, institutions of higher education, and other appropriate public and private entities (including international entities) to carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection (c).
“(c)
Responsibilities.—
The center shall have the responsibilities as follows:
“(1)
To implement a comprehensive plan and strategy for the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of traumatic extremity injuries and amputations.
“(2)
To conduct research to develop scientific information aimed at saving injured extremities, avoiding amputations, and preserving and restoring the function of injured extremities. Such research shall address military medical needs and include the full range of scientific inquiry encompassing basic, translational, and clinical research.
“(3)
To carry out such other activities to improve and enhance the efforts of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of traumatic extremity injuries and amputations as the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs consider appropriate.”
Designation of Centers
[Pub. L. 108–422, title III, § 302(b)], Nov. 30, 2004, [118 Stat. 2385], required the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate the centers required by this section not later than 120 days after Nov. 30, 2004.