((a)) Services and assistance may be provided under this chapter to a person described in subparagraphs (A)(ii) and (B) of who is hospitalized pending discharge from active military, naval, air, or space service. In such cases, no subsistence allowance shall be paid.
((b)) Services and assistance may be provided under this chapter to a veteran who is receiving care in a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, nursing home, or domiciliary facility or in any other hospital or medical facility.