38 CFR § 17.640 - Purpose.

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title: "38 CFR § 17.640 - Purpose."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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# 17.640 Purpose.

The purpose of §§ 17.640 through 17.647 is to establish the requirements for the program for the repayment of educational loans (PREL) obtained by physician residents pursuing a certification in psychiatry.