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VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION

Summary of estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year 1943, compared with appropriations
for the fiscal year 1942

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Salaries and Expenses, Veterans' Administration

Administration, medical, hospital, and domiciliary services: For all salaries and expenses of the Veterans' Administration, including the expenses of maintenance and operation of medical, hospital, and domiciliary services of the Veterans' Administration, in carrying out the duties, powers, and functions devolving upon it pursuant to the authority contained in the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the President to consolidate and coordinate governmental activities affecting war veterans", approved July 3, 1930 (38 U. S. C. 11-11f), and any and all laws for which the Veterans' Administration is now or may hereafter be charged with administering, [$104,726,912] $110,909,088: Provided, That not to exceed $3,500 of this amount shall be available for expenses, except membership fees, of employees, detailed by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to attend meetings of associations for the promotion of medical science or for the betterment of insurance practices and conventions of organized war veterans: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available also for personal services in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, ncluding traveling expenses; examination of estimates of appropriations in the field, including actual expenses of subsistence or per diem allowance in lieu thereof; transfer of household goods and effects as provided by the Act of October 10, 1940 [(Public, Numbered 839), and regulations promulgated thereunder; furnishing and laundering of such wearing apparel as may be prescribed for employees in the performance of their official duties; purchase and exchange of lawbooks, books of reference, periodicals, and newspapers; for passenger-carrying and other motor vehicles, including purchase, maintenance, repair, and operation of same, including not more than two passenger automobiles for general administrative se of the central office in the District of Columbia; and notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, the Administrator is authorized to utilize Government-owned automotive equipment in transporting children of Veterans' Administration employees located at isolated stations to and from school under such limita

605, 835, 287

$91,326,000 2,500,000 100,000 723,000

1 41, 812, 000 125,000

136, 586,000

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NOTE.-Appropriations for 1942 and estimates for 1943 are exclusive of $3,500,000 and $4,557,000, respectively, for public works included in General Public Works Program. (See pp. 263-264.)

ESTIMATES OF APPROPRIATIONS

[Appropriations for 1942 include funds provided for within-grade promotions in the Third Supplemental National Defense Appropriation Act, 1942]

tions as he may by regulation prescribe; and notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, the Administrator is authorized to expend not to exceed $2,000 of this appropriation for actuarial services pertaining to the Government life-insurance fund, to be obtained by contract, without obtaining competition, at such rates of compensation as he may determine to be reasonable; for allotment and transfer to the Federal Security Agency (Public Health Service), the War, Navy, and Interior Departments, for disbursement by them under the various headings of their applicable appropriations, of such amounts as are necessary for the care and treatment of beneficiaries of the Veterans' Administration, including minor repairs and improvements of existing facilities under their jurisdiction necessary to such care and treatment; for expenses incidental to the maintenance and operation of farms; for recreational articles and facilities at institutions maintained by the Veterans' Administration; for administrative expenses incidental to securing employment for war veterans; for funeral, burial, and other expenses incidental thereto for beneficiaries of the Veterans' Administration accruing during the year for which this appropriation is made or prior fiscal years: Provided further, That the appropriations herein made for the care and maintenance of veterans in hospitals or homes under the jurisdiction of the Veterans' Administration shall be available for the purchase of tobacco to be furnished, subject to such regulations as the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall prescribe, to veterans receiving hospital treatment or domiciliary care in Veterans' Administration hospitals or homes: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available for continuing aid to State or Territorial homes for the support of disabled volunteer soldiers and sailors, in conformity with the Act approved August 27, 1888 (24 U. S. C. 134), as amended, for those veterans eligible for admission to Veterans' Administration facilities for hospital or domiciliary care: Provided further, That the Administrator is hereby authorized to employ medical consultants for duty on such terms as he may deem advisable and without regard to the Classification

Act of 1923, as amended: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available for the purchase directly from sources authorized by the common carriers of printed reduced fare requests for use by veterans when traveling at their own expense from or to Veterans' Administration facilities.

No part of this appropriation shall be expended for the purchase of any site for or toward the construction of any new hospital or home, or for the purchase of any hospital or home; and not more than $2,500,000 of this appropriation may be used to repair, alter, improve, or provide facilities in the several hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of the Veterans' Administration either by contract or by the hire of temporary employees and the purchase of materials (5 U. S. C. 73c-1, 97, 673-738; 15 U. S. C. 16; 24 U. S. C. 30, 71-154; 34 U. S. C. 161a, 696; 38 U. S. C. 1-724, 801-818; 54 Stat. 38, 49-50, 167, 171, 689, 859-860, 886, 963-964, 1086, 1184-1186, 1193-1197, 1211-1216; 55 Stat. 120-121, 136, 234-235, 258-259, 609-610, 613–615, 616). Estimate 1943, $110,909,088

Appropriated 1942, $105,369,037

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Salaries and Expenses, Veterans' Administration-Continued.

By objects

PERSONAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENTAL-con.
Professional service-Continued.
Grade 2. Range $2,600 to $3,200-Con.
Assistant engineer...

Assistant attorney.
Assistant librarian.

Grade 1. Range $2,000 to $2,600.. Subprofessional service:

Grade 8. Range $2,600 to $3,200: Chief director of gardens. Chief educational assistant.. Superintendent of nurses, assistant to... Grade 6. Range $2,000 to $2,600. Grade 5. Range $1,800 to $2,160. Grade 4. Range $1,620 to $1,980. Custodial service:

Grade 8. Range $2,000 to $2,600. Grade 7. Range $1,860 to $2,300. Grade 6. Range $1,680 to $2,040.. Grade 4. Range $1,320 to $1,680. Grade 3. Range $1,200 to $1,500. Grade 2. Range $1,080 to $1,380. Medical council, legal council, nurses' council, and insular possessions carried on central-office rolls. Within-grade promotions-net cost (see analysis below)..

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Estimate, 1943 Estimate, 1942 Actual, 1941

Grade 7. Range $2,600 to $3,200: Clerk, personnel.

Contact representative, senior.
Domiciliary officer, assistant.
Field examiner..

Finance officer..

Finance officer, assistant.
Supply officer.

Supply officer. deputy.
Grade 6. Range $2,300 to $2,900.
Grade 5. Range $2,000 to $2,600.
Grade 4. Range $1,800 to $2,160.
Grade 3. Range $1,620 to $1,980.
Grade 2. Range $1,440 to $1,800.
Grade 1. Range $1,260 to $1,620.

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6,767

5,775

5,700

4,800

4,700

3,867 4,000 4,067 4, 100

3,920

4, 200

4, 200

3,500

3,560

3,663

3, 900

1 3,500

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3, 669

3,350

3,300

3,253

3,333 3,249 3, 400 2,900

2, 900 3,000

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2,977

2, 633

2,790 2,600 2,740

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2, 660

2,743 2.673 2, 640

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2,750 2 2,600 2,600 166 2,503 185 2,506 189 2,502 151 2,084 162 363 1,868 382 1,330 1,705 1, 427 2, 127 1,516 2,264 538 1,322 586

2,083 160 2,084
1,868 271
1,705 1,308
1, 517 2,324
1,323

1,889
1,723

1,516 1,317

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3,920 4,200 4,200

3,547

3,700

3.583

3,663 3,900

3,500 3,500 3,500 3,700

3,333 3,350 3,300 3,300 3,333 3,246 3,400 2.900

2,900 3,000 3,063

3,100 2,983

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Salaries and Expenses, Veterans' Administration-Continued.

By objects

PERSONAL SERVICES, FIELD-continued Subprofessional service-Continued. Grade 7. Range $2,300 to $2,900. Grade 6. Range $2,000 to $2,600. Grade 5. Range $1,800 to $2,160. Grade 4. Range $1,620 to $1,980. Grade 3. Range $1,440 to $1,800. Grade 2. Range $1,260 to $1,620. Grade 1. Range $1,020 to $1,380. Custodial service:

Grade 10. Range $2,600 to $3,200: Superintendent, farm. Superintendent, laundry. Grade 9. Range $2,300 to $2,900. Grade 8. Range $2,000 to $2,600. Grade 7. Range $1,860 to $2,300. Grade 6. Range $1,680 to $2,040. Grade 5. Range $1,500 to $1,860. Grade 4. Range $1,320 to $1,680. Grade 3. Range $1,200 to $1,500. Grade 2. Range $1,080 to $1,380. Unclassified service:

Member employees..

Part-time employees.

Within-grade promotions-net cost (see analysis below).

Total permanent, field..

Deduct delays and lapses, fiscal years 1942, 1941..

Net permanent, field.

Temporary employees, field.

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All personal services, field.

61,768, 004

Total, departmental and field.

1 4,600

74,672, 592

1 4,600

1

4,600

Chief, reception and general medical service.

9 4,889

9

Chief, reception and out-patient service.

4,889

Deduct subsistence, quarters and laundry furnished..

60, 155, 006 72, 302, 191

68, 608, 344

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Chief, reconstruction service
Chief, surgical service..
Chief, tuberculosis service.
Chief, tuberculosis and general
medical service.

50 4,785 18 4,690

29 4,794 32

8 5,089

2 4,600

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Miscellaneous fee services.

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1,924, 709 70,889, 905

5,089

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66,563, 941 1,790, 342 68, 354, 283

6,060, 292

62, 548, 052 1,748, 170

64, 296, 222

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Supplies and materials.

19, 046, 030

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4,933 4,773

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Communication service.

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Chief, reception, out-patient, and general medical service. Chief, reception, out-patient, and reconstruction service... Clinical director, assistant.

Grade 4. Range $3,800 to $4,600: Adjudication officer.. Adjudication officer, assistant to..

Attorney.

4,600

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07 Transportation of things (service)

304, 860 1,370, 258 1,028,360

17, 255, 098 304, 249

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10 Heat, light, power, water, and electric

1, 410, 825 976, 200

16, 420, 006 292, 285

1,370, 348 920, 085

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ity (service).

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2,097, 850 267, 250

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510,000

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Attorney, assistant chief.

Attorney, chief.

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patient service.

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Grants, subsidies, and contributions:

2200 Grants to States and other political subdivisions not specified... Burial expenses.

22 Total grants, subsidies, and contribu

tions..

30 Equipment..

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3,800

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Total other obligations.

Grand total obligations..

1,604, 025 35,585, 960 106,475, 665

75 4, 127

1, 326, 328 33,049, 519 101, 403, 802

1,431, 840 4, 270, 517

5,702, 357 1, 536, 118

31, 694, 733

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3,800

Reimbursement for inspection of foodstuffs to Department of Agriculture:

95, 990, 955

70 3,800

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4,065

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4,065 3,800

"Salaries and expenses, Agricultural Marketing Service".

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Reimbursement for inspection of thermometers to Department of Commerce, "Testing, inspection, and information service, National Bureau of Standards". Reimbursement for inspection services, principally medical supplies to the Federal Security Agency, "Salaries and expenses, Food and Drug Administration". Transferred for hospitalization toFederal Security Agency:

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3, 384

"St. Elizabeths Hospital".

+59, 130

3,311

"Pay of personnel and maintenance of

hospitals, Public Health Service".

+1,301, 075

+59, 130 +1,301, 075

2,698

+53, 305 +1,085, 236

145 2,698 145

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2,792

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2,792

"Medical Department, Navy".

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"Naval Hospital Fund".

+996, 380

+892, 621

+853, 169

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"Pay, subsistence, and transportation,

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Navy".

107

2, 191

107

"Libraries, Navy".

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War Department, "Salaries and expenses, Veterans' Administration (transfer to War)".

Received by transfer for hospitalization from Federal Security Agency, "Civilian Conservation Corps".

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