; (ii) relevant metrics, such as reduction in scores under the post-traumatic stress disorder checklist (PCL–5), improvement in psychosocial function, and therapeutic compliance; and (iii) reducing the dependence of participants in the pilot program on prescription narcotics and psychotropic medication. (h) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for the period of fiscal year 2018 through fiscal year 2023, $10,000,000 to carry out the pilot program under this section. (i) Offset The amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the Office of Human Resources and Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the period of fiscal year 2018 through fiscal year 2023 shall be reduced by $10,000,000. (j) Termination (1) In general The authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Possession of service dog An eligible veteran in possession of a service dog furnished under the pilot program as of the termination of the pilot program may keep the service dog after the termination of the pilot program for the life of the dog.