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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Blinded Veterans Continuum of Care Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish blind rehabilitation outpatient specialists at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers with: (1) visual impairment services teams with a full-time coordinator; or (2) more than 150 currently enrolled legally blind veterans. Provides a specialist assignment priority.</p>]]></text>
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