38 U.S.C. § 5100 — Definitions

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. 117–168, title VIII, § 807(a)(1) , Aug. 10, 2022 , 136 Stat. 1805 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 5100, added Pub. L. 106–475, § 2 , Nov. 9, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2096 , defined “claimant” , prior to repeal by Pub. L. 117–168, title VIII, § 807(a)(1) , Aug. 10, 2022 , 136 Stat. 1805 . Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Rule of Construction Pub. L. 117–168, 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.” CFR Title Parts 38 21

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