38 U.S.C. § 1782: Counseling, training, and mental health services for immediate family members and caregivers

In the case of a veteran who is receiving treatment for a service-connected disability pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1710(a) of this title , the Secretary shall provide to individuals described in subsection (c) such consultation, professional counseling, marriage and family counseling, training, and mental health services as are necessary in connection with that treatment. In the case of a veteran who is eligible to receive treatment for a non-service-connected disability under the conditions described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 1710(a) of this title , the Secretary may, in the discretion of the Secretary, provide to individuals described in subsection (c) such consultation, professional counseling, marriage and family counseling, training, and mental health services as are necessary in connection with that treatment. the members of the immediate family or the legal guardian of a veteran; a family caregiver of an eligible veteran or a caregiver of a covered veteran (as those terms are defined in section 1720G of this title ); or the individual in whose household such veteran certifies an intention to live. A veteran who is receiving care for a service-connected disability. A dependent or survivor receiving care under the last sentence of section 1783(b) of this title .