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38 U.S.C. § 5100 - Definitions

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In this chapter:

(1) The term “claimant” means any individual applying for, or submitting a claim for, any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary.

(2) The term “notice” means a communication issued through means (including electronic means) prescribed by the Secretary.

(Added Pub. L. 117168, title VIII, § 807(a)(1), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1805.)

Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior ProvisionsA prior section 5100, added Pub. L. 106475, § 2, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2096, defined “claimant”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 117168, title VIII, § 807(a)(1), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1805.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Rule of ConstructionPub. L. 117168, title VIII, § 807(b), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1806, provided that: “None of the amendments made by this section [enacting this section, amending sections 5104, 5104B, 5112, 7104, 7105, 7105A, and 7266 of this title, and repealing former section 5100 of this title] shall be construed to apply section 5104(a) of such title [meaning title 38, United States Code] to decisions of the Board of Veterans Appeals under chapter 71 of such title.”