Vermont Veteran Service Dog Programs: Costs, Waitlists, Laws

Service Dogs for Veterans in Vermont: VA Benefits, Nonprofit Programs, and What to Expect

Featured Answer: The VA does not provide service dogs, but it offers a Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit for veterans with visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairments who obtain a dog from an ADI- or IGDF-accredited organization. Vermont veterans can access free service dogs through nonprofits like Vermont Paws and Boots and financial help from Friends of Veterans.

Quick Facts

What Are Service Dogs for Veterans in Vermont?

Service dogs for veterans are task-trained dogs that perform specific work to mitigate disabilities related to military service. In Vermont, veterans access service dogs through a mix of federal VA benefits and private nonprofit programs, because the VA itself does not train or supply dogs.

What they are: A service dog is individually trained to perform tasks that directly mitigate a veteran’s disability. Examples include guiding a veteran with visual impairment, alerting a veteran with hearing loss to sounds, retrieving items or providing counterbalance for a veteran with mobility limitations, and interrupting panic episodes or nightmares for a veteran with PTSD.

What they are not: Service dogs are legally distinct from emotional support animals and therapy dogs. Emotional support animals provide comfort through companionship but are not trained for specific tasks. Therapy dogs work in clinical or volunteer settings. The ADA and Vermont law grant service dogs access to public places; emotional support animals do not have the same public access rights.

Why it matters: For Vermont veterans, a service dog can reduce dependence on caregivers, improve safety during medical episodes, and support participation in work, education, and community life. Vermont has a high per-capita veteran population and many rural areas where isolation can worsen PTSD and mobility challenges. A service dog can serve as a constant functional support in environments where clinical services are distant.

What veterans should do next: Determine whether you are seeking a service dog for a VA-recognized impairment (visual, hearing, or substantial mobility) or for a mental health condition such as PTSD. This distinction determines whether you pursue the VA Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit or a Vermont nonprofit program first.

Does the VA Provide Service Dogs in Vermont?

No. The VA does not purchase, train, or provide service dogs to veterans. The VA’s role is limited to prescribing a service dog as part of a rehabilitation plan, referring approved veterans to accredited training organizations, and providing a Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit for the dog’s care.

This is the most common misconception among Vermont veterans. Many assume that because the VA recognizes service dogs as a rehabilitative aid under 38 CFR 17.148, the VA will supply the dog. It will not. The VA provides veterinary health insurance and travel pay to an accredited training program, but the veteran obtains the dog through an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) accredited organization.

What the VA does provide:

• A clinical evaluation to determine whether a service dog is the optimal treatment option.

• A prescription and referral to an accredited service dog organization.

• A commercially available veterinary insurance policy for the service dog, with VA billed for premiums, copayments, and deductibles within policy limits.

• Travel pay to the accredited training program in some circumstances.

• Coverage for hardware repairs or replacements related to the service dog.

What the VA does not provide:

• The dog itself.

• Training for the veteran or the dog.

• Coverage for food, boarding, or routine supplies.

• Coverage for non-service-connected conditions or for dogs obtained from non-accredited organizations.

What veterans should do next: If you already have a service dog from a non-accredited source, the VA will not pay veterinary benefits unless the training was completed through an ADI/IGDF-accredited program. If you are seeking VA benefits, start with a VA clinical provider and expect a referral to an accredited organization, not a direct placement from VA.

VA Service Dog Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit: Eligibility

Veterans qualify for the VA Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit (VHIB) only if they have a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment, the service dog is prescribed by a VA clinician as the optimal treatment option, and the dog was trained by an ADI- or IGDF-accredited organization. All three conditions must be met.

Clinical Eligibility

Under 38 CFR 17.148, VA will provide benefits for a service dog only if the veteran is diagnosed with one of the following:

1. Visual impairment – blindness or significant vision loss that a guide dog can mitigate.

2. Hearing impairment – significant hearing loss that a hearing dog can mitigate.

3. Substantial mobility impairment – a condition that substantially limits mobility and for which a mobility service dog is the optimal intervention.

The VA clinician must determine that the service dog is the optimal treatment approach, not merely helpful or desirable. The clinician evaluates the veteran’s goals, the veteran’s ability and means to care for the dog currently and in the future, and whether other assistive technology or therapy could accomplish the same goals.

Training Requirement

The dog and veteran must have successfully completed a training program offered by an organization accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), or both for dogs that perform both service and guide work. The veteran must provide VA with a certificate of successful completion issued by the accredited organization.

Mental Health Mobility Pilot (2026)

A limited VA pilot program extends veterinary health benefits to up to 100 veterans whose substantial mobility limitations are caused primarily by a mental health condition. The veteran must still require and use a service dog, and the mental health provider must determine that the condition is the primary cause of the mobility limitation and that a mobility service dog is the optimal intervention.

Why it matters: This pilot does not make PTSD alone a qualifying condition for a service dog. It addresses a narrow situation in which a mental health condition produces substantial mobility limitations. Veterans with PTSD without mobility impairment do not qualify for VA veterinary benefits through this pilot.

Who Does Not Qualify

• Veterans without a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment.

• Veterans with a service dog trained by an organization that is not ADI/IGDF accredited.

• Veterans seeking coverage for an emotional support animal or therapy dog.

• Veterans whose clinician determines that a service dog is not the optimal treatment option.

What veterans should do next: Schedule an appointment with your VA clinical care provider at White River Junction VA Medical Center or a Vermont CBOC. Ask specifically for an evaluation for a service dog under 38 CFR 17.148. The provider will document the clinical determination and coordinate with the local Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service.

Vermont Nonprofit Service Dog Programs

Vermont veterans have access to several nonprofit programs that provide service dogs at low or no cost, often for PTSD, TBI, MST, and physical disabilities that are not covered by the VA veterinary insurance benefit. These organizations are private entities, not VA programs, and each has its own application process, waitlist, and training model.

Comparison Table: Service Dog Programs Serving Vermont Veterans

Vermont Paws and Boots

Vermont Paws and Boots is a Bennington-based nonprofit that pairs rescue dogs with veterans and first responders struggling with PTSD, TBI, MST, and physical disabilities. The program is free to accepted students and is funded entirely by donations.

Application process: Potential students undergo a formal application that includes letters of support from counselors and therapists, documentation of military service or first responder status, a home visit, an essay explaining why the applicant needs a service dog, and a formal interview.

Training model: The organization trains the dog and the veteran together as a team. Training begins with basic obedience and progresses to task-specific work. Reported training timelines range from four to six months, though individual timelines vary based on the dog and the veteran’s needs.

Cost: Free to accepted students. The program is volunteer-run and donation-funded. Private service dog programs can charge up to $60,000 for a dog and training, making Vermont Paws and Boots a critical low-cost pathway for Vermont veterans.

Contact: Michelle LeBlanc, Executive Director and K9 Trainer, at Vermontpaws257@gmail.com or through the Vermont Paws & Boots Facebook page. The organization is located at 89 Colgate Heights, Bennington, VT, and can be reached at 802-922-4665.

Friends of Veterans

Friends of Veterans is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in White River Junction that serves Vermont and New Hampshire. It provides emergency financial assistance to prevent homelessness and has expanded to help veterans with PTSD acquire a service dog and pay veterinarian bills for a registered service dog.

What it covers: The organization does not train or place dogs. It provides financial assistance that can be used toward acquiring a service dog and ongoing veterinary costs. This can fill gaps that the VA veterinary insurance benefit does not cover, such as food, supplies, or care exceeding policy limits.

How to apply: Veterans can apply through www.fovvtnh.org, email assistance@fovvtnh.org, or call 802-296-8368. Referrals come from VA social workers and other agencies, and the organization is registered with Vermont 211.

Dogs For Our Brave

Dogs For Our Brave provides service dogs at no cost to veterans and covers the financial needs of each dog, including food, veterinary care, pharmaceuticals, toys, beds, and equipment. The organization serves Vermont and several other states. Average placement can take one to two years.

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is a national ADI-accredited nonprofit that provides service dogs free of charge to veterans and civilians with disabilities. Because it is ADI accredited, a veteran who obtains a dog through Canine Companions and is prescribed the dog by a VA clinician may be eligible for the VA Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit. Canine Companions provides follow-up services at no charge.

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs

Guardian Angels provides service dogs at no cost to approved recipients, with a $70 non-refundable application fee. Wait times for veterans and former first responders are at least two years. The organization serves veterans with PTSD, TBI, and mobility challenges and has regional programs that may reach Vermont applicants.

How Much Do Service Dogs Cost Vermont Veterans?

Service dogs obtained through Vermont nonprofits are typically free or low-cost to the veteran, but the true cost of a service dog ranges from $20,000 to $60,000 when training, breeding, and placement are included. Veterans should budget for ongoing food and veterinary costs, even when the dog itself is donated.

Cost Breakdown

Why it matters: The largest cost is the dog and training, which nonprofits absorb through donations. The ongoing costs are manageable for most veterans but can become a burden if the dog develops a chronic or emergency condition. The VA veterinary insurance benefit is designed to cover routine and urgent care within policy limits, but it does not cover food or supplies.

What veterans should do next: Ask each nonprofit whether the dog will be ADI/IGDF accredited, because that determines VA veterinary insurance eligibility. If the organization is not accredited, plan to pay veterinary costs out of pocket or seek assistance from Friends of Veterans.

Wait Times and Training Duration

Wait times for service dogs vary widely by program. National organizations report waits of one to two years or longer, while Vermont Paws and Boots operates on a smaller scale and timelines depend on dog availability and training progress.

Reported Wait Times

• Dogs For Our Brave: Average placement one to two years.

• Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs: At least two years for veterans and former first responders.

• Vermont Paws and Boots: Training timeline of approximately four to six months after acceptance, though wait time before acceptance depends on applications and dog availability.

• VA veterinary insurance approval: Processing time varies; the clinical evaluation and Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service review must be completed before the dog is obtained.

Training duration: Service dog training is not a weekend commitment. Vermont Paws and Boots trains the veteran and dog together, starting with basic obedience and progressing to public access and task-specific work. The veteran must participate in training, not simply receive a trained dog.

What veterans should do next: Apply to multiple programs simultaneously to reduce overall wait time. Keep documentation ready, including service records, medical records, and letters of support. If you are working with a VA clinician, ask whether the dog will be obtained through an ADI/IGDF-accredited organization so that veterinary insurance eligibility is preserved.

Required Documents and Medical Documentation

Vermont veterans need different documents depending on whether they are applying through the VA veterinary insurance pathway or a nonprofit placement program. The VA pathway requires a clinical prescription and proof of accredited training; the nonprofit pathway requires proof of service, disability documentation, and personal statements.

VA Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit Documents

1. VA clinical evaluation and prescription – completed by a VA clinician who determines that a service dog is the optimal treatment option.

2. Certificate of successful completion – issued by an ADI- or IGDF-accredited training organization.

3. VA enrollment and identification – the veteran must be enrolled in VA health care.

4. Documentation of visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment – included in the clinical evaluation.

5. For the mental health mobility pilot: documentation from a VA mental health provider that the mental health condition is the primary cause of substantial mobility limitations.

Vermont Paws and Boots Application Documents

1. Documentation of military service or first responder status.

2. Letters of support from counselors and therapists – confirming the veteran is working with a mental health professional and that a service dog is part of the treatment plan.

3. Essay – explaining why the applicant needs a service dog and how the dog will support daily functioning.

4. Home visit – to confirm the living environment is suitable for a service dog.

5. Formal interview – with the program director.

6. Medical documentation of PTSD, TBI, MST, or physical disability as applicable.

Common mistake: Veterans sometimes submit a personal statement without clinical support. Nonprofit programs generally want evidence that the veteran is engaged in treatment and that a service dog is part of a broader rehabilitation plan, not a substitute for clinical care.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Pathways

Vermont veterans have two separate application pathways that can run in parallel: the VA veterinary insurance pathway and the nonprofit service dog placement pathway. Applying to both simultaneously is often the most efficient approach.

Pathway 1: VA Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit

1. Confirm VA health care enrollment. If you are not enrolled, complete VA Form 10-10EZ.

2. Schedule a clinical evaluation. Meet with your VA primary care provider or mental health provider at White River Junction VA Medical Center or a Vermont CBOC.

3. Ask for a service dog evaluation under 38 CFR 17.148. The clinician will assess whether a service dog is the optimal treatment option for a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment.

4. Obtain a referral to an ADI/IGDF-accredited organization. The VA does not provide the dog, so the clinician will refer you to an accredited organization.

5. Complete training with the accredited organization. Provide VA with the certificate of successful completion.

6. Work with Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. The local VA Medical Center’s PSAS office coordinates the veterinary insurance benefit request on your behalf.

Pathway 2: Vermont Nonprofit Placement

1. Identify programs that match your needs. Vermont Paws and Boots serves Vermont veterans with PTSD, TBI, MST, and physical disabilities. Dogs For Our Brave and Canine Companions serve Vermont through national programs.

2. Contact the program directly. For Vermont Paws and Boots, email Vermontpaws257@gmail.com or call 802-922-4665.

3. Submit required documentation. Prepare service records, medical documentation, letters of support, and a personal essay.

4. Complete the interview and home visit. The program will assess your readiness and living environment.

5. Begin training with the matched dog. Training typically lasts several months and requires active participation.

6. Graduate and maintain the dog. After graduation, you are responsible for food and routine care, though VA veterinary insurance may cover eligible veterinary costs.

Decision tree: If you have a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment and want VA veterinary insurance, start with a VA clinician and expect a referral to an accredited organization. If you have PTSD, TBI, MST, or another mental health condition without a qualifying mobility impairment, start with Vermont Paws and Boots or Friends of Veterans. If you want both VA insurance eligibility and nonprofit support, ask the nonprofit whether it is ADI/IGDF accredited before committing.

Vermont Service Dog Access Laws

Vermont law requires places of public accommodation to allow individuals with disabilities accompanied by service animals, and the ADA provides the same protection nationwide. A Vermont veteran with a service dog cannot be excluded from a business, government office, school, or other public accommodation because of the dog.

What Vermont Law Requires

Under Vermont’s public accommodations law, an owner or operator of a place of public accommodation may not prohibit entry to an individual with a disability accompanied by a service animal, or an individual training a service animal for a person with a disability. A service animal may be excluded only if it is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or if the animal is not housebroken.

Service animal definition: Vermont defines a service animal as a dog or miniature horse individually trained to do work or perform tasks that mitigate the limitations caused by a person’s qualifying disability. Breed restrictions do not apply to service animals under the ADA.

Housing and Service Dogs

Vermont’s fair housing law requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities, including allowing a service dog in a building with a “no dogs” policy. A landlord may not charge a pet fee for a service animal, though the tenant remains responsible for damage caused by the animal. A request for a service dog accommodation can be denied only if there is no connection between the disability and the request, if granting it would impose an undue financial and administrative burden, or if it would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing provider’s services. An interactive process is expected before denial.

Service Dogs in Training

Vermont law extends public access protection to individuals actively training a service animal for a person with a disability. This means a veteran or trainer working with a service dog in training may bring the dog into public accommodations in Vermont, provided the dog is under control and housebroken.

What veterans should do next: Carry documentation that the dog is a service animal if you anticipate access challenges, though Vermont and federal law do not require a specific certification or ID card. If you are denied access, you can file a complaint with the Vermont Human Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Justice.

Common Mistakes Vermont Veterans Make

Mistake 1: Assuming the VA will provide a service dog.
The VA does not provide, train, or pay for service dogs. It provides veterinary insurance for dogs obtained through ADI/IGDF-accredited organizations and prescribed by a VA clinician. Veterans who expect a dog from the VA will wait indefinitely for a benefit that does not exist.

Mistake 2: Obtaining a dog from a non-accredited trainer and expecting VA veterinary coverage.
VA will not pay veterinary benefits unless the dog and veteran completed training through an ADI- or IGDF-accredited organization. A dog trained by a private trainer or a non-accredited nonprofit may be a legitimate service dog, but VA will not cover its veterinary care.

Mistake 3: Confusing a service dog with an emotional support animal.
Emotional support animals do not have public access rights under the ADA or Vermont’s public accommodations law. Vermont’s housing law may require reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal, but that does not make it a service dog for VA purposes or public access purposes.

Mistake 4: Applying to only one program and waiting years.
Vermont Paws and Boots, Dogs For Our Brave, Canine Companions, and Guardian Angels all have different waitlists and eligibility rules. Applying to multiple programs simultaneously can reduce overall wait time.

Mistake 5: Underestimating ongoing costs.
Even when the dog is free, food, equipment, and care exceeding insurance policy limits are the veteran’s responsibility. Budget for at least $50–$100 per month for food and supplies, plus any costs not covered by VA veterinary insurance.

Mistake 6: Skipping the clinical evaluation.
Nonprofit programs and VA both want evidence that the veteran is engaged in treatment and that a service dog is part of a rehabilitation plan. Applying without clinical support or letters from a therapist can delay or derail an application.

Mistake 7: Assuming a service dog is a substitute for treatment.
A service dog can be a powerful functional support, but it does not replace medication, therapy, or medical care. VA clinicians evaluate whether a service dog is the optimal treatment approach, not whether it is the only treatment.

Appeals and Denials for VA Veterinary Benefits

If VA denies a request for the Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit, the veteran can request a review through the VA decision review process. The first step is to understand whether the denial is based on clinical eligibility, the training organization’s accreditation, or missing documentation.

Common Reasons for Denial

1. The condition does not meet the clinical criteria. The veteran does not have a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment, or the mental health mobility pilot criteria are not met.

2. The service dog was not trained by an ADI/IGDF-accredited organization. VA will not pay benefits for a dog trained by a non-accredited provider.

3. The VA clinician did not determine that a service dog is the optimal treatment option. The clinician may conclude that another assistive device or therapy is more appropriate.

4. Missing documentation. The certificate of successful completion or the clinical evaluation may be incomplete.

Review Options

For VA benefit decisions, the veteran generally must choose a review lane within one year of the decision notice to preserve the earliest effective date:

1. Supplemental Claim – submit new and relevant evidence, such as an updated clinical evaluation or accreditation certificate.

2. Higher-Level Review – request a senior reviewer to examine the decision.

3. Board Appeal – appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

What veterans should do next: Contact the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service at White River Junction VA Medical Center to clarify the reason for denial before filing a formal appeal. If the issue is documentation, a supplemental claim with the missing records may resolve it faster than a Board appeal.

Common Questions

1. Does the VA provide service dogs to Vermont veterans?

No. The VA does not purchase, train, or provide service dogs. It prescribes service dogs for eligible veterans, refers them to ADI/IGDF-accredited organizations, and provides a Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit for the dog’s care. Vermont veterans obtain the dog through nonprofits or accredited training organizations.

2. What is the VA Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit?

It is a VA benefit that covers veterinary care for a service dog prescribed by a VA clinician for a veteran with a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment. It covers preventive care, urgent care, prescription medications, and some dental care, with VA billed for premiums and copayments within policy limits.

3. Can a Vermont veteran get a service dog for PTSD?

Yes, through nonprofit programs like Vermont Paws and Boots, which pairs rescue dogs with veterans with PTSD, TBI, MST, and physical disabilities. However, PTSD alone does not qualify for the VA Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit unless the veteran also has a qualifying visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment, or meets the narrow mental health mobility pilot criteria.

4. How much does a service dog cost in Vermont?

Through Vermont Paws and Boots, the program is free to accepted veterans. Private programs can charge $20,000–$60,000. Ongoing costs include food ($50–$100 per month), equipment, and veterinary care not covered by insurance. Friends of Veterans can help with some costs.

5. How long does it take to get a service dog in Vermont?

Wait times vary. Vermont Paws and Boots reports training timelines of about four to six months after acceptance. National organizations like Dogs For Our Brave and Guardian Angels report waits of one to two years or longer. Applying to multiple programs can reduce overall wait time.

6. Does Vermont law allow service dogs in public places?

Yes. Vermont’s public accommodations law requires businesses, government offices, schools, and other public places to allow individuals with disabilities accompanied by service animals. A service animal can be excluded only if it is out of control or not housebroken. Breed restrictions do not apply.

7. Can a landlord refuse a service dog in Vermont?

No, if the dog is a service animal for a person with a disability. Vermont fair housing law requires reasonable accommodation for service animals, including waiving “no dogs” policies and pet fees. A landlord can deny the request only for specific legal reasons and must engage in an interactive process.

8. Is Vermont Paws and Boots affiliated with the VA?

No. Vermont Paws and Boots is a private nonprofit, not a VA program. It receives no VA funding and is not endorsed by the VA. Veterans should verify costs, training standards, and accreditation status directly with the organization.

9. What happens if my service dog’s veterinary costs exceed the VA insurance limit?

The veteran is responsible for costs that exceed the maximum amount authorized by the VA veterinary insurance policy for a particular procedure, treatment, or policy year. Friends of Veterans may be able to help with some veterinary bills for registered service dogs.

10. Can I get a service dog if I already have one?

If you already have a service dog trained by a non-ADI/IGDF organization, VA will not pay veterinary benefits unless the training was accredited. You may still be eligible for nonprofit support or other VA benefits, but the veterinary insurance benefit requires accredited training.

11. Does the PACT Act affect service dog eligibility?

The PACT Act expands VA health care and disability compensation for toxic exposure conditions. If a PACT Act condition results in a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment, that impairment may qualify for the VA service dog veterinary benefit. The PACT Act does not create a separate service dog benefit.

Key Takeaways

• The VA does not provide service dogs. It provides a Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit for dogs prescribed by a VA clinician and trained by an ADI/IGDF-accredited organization.

• VA insurance eligibility requires a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment. PTSD alone does not qualify, though a limited 2026 pilot covers mental health conditions that cause substantial mobility limitations.

• Vermont Paws and Boots provides free service dogs to Vermont veterans with PTSD, TBI, MST, and physical disabilities. The program uses rescue dogs and requires an application, interview, home visit, and training.

• Friends of Veterans helps Vermont veterans with PTSD acquire a service dog and pay veterinary bills. It is a financial assistance organization, not a dog placement program.

• Costs vary widely. Nonprofit placement is free or low-cost; private programs can charge $20,000–$60,000. Ongoing food and veterinary costs are the veteran’s responsibility unless covered by VA insurance.

• Wait times range from months to years. Applying to multiple programs simultaneously can shorten the overall timeline.

• Vermont law protects service dog access to public accommodations and housing. Breed restrictions do not apply, and pet fees cannot be charged for service animals.

• Emotional support animals are not service dogs. They do not have public access rights under the ADA or Vermont public accommodations law.

• Denials for VA veterinary benefits can be appealed. The first step is to clarify whether the denial is based on clinical eligibility, accreditation, or missing documentation.

Official Resources

• VA Service Dog Benefits: https://www.va.gov/saginaw-health-care/programs/service-dog-benefits/

• 38 CFR 17.148 – Service Dogs: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-17/subpart-B/section-17.148

• White River Junction VA Medical Center: https://www.va.gov/white-river-junction-health-care/

• Vermont Paws and Boots: Contact via email at Vermontpaws257@gmail.com or phone at 802-922-4665

• Friends of Veterans: https://www.fovvtnh.org/

• Vermont 211 – Service Dog Training Program: https://search.vermont211.org/

• Vermont Human Rights Commission: https://hrc.vermont.gov/

• ADA Service Animals: https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-2010-requirements/

• SAVES Act of 2025 (proposed legislation): https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1441