based upon the period of service from which discharged or dismissed. (b) Provision of information If the Secretary determines under subsection (a) that an individual is barred to a benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary, the Secretary shall provide to such individual information regarding the ability of the individual to address such condition, including pursuant to section 5303 of this title and chapter 79 of title 10. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 53 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5303A the following new item: 5303B. Character of service determinations. .