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31 U.S.C. 778: Dependency and disability decisionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 31-MONEY AND FINANCECHAPTER 7-GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
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§778. Dependency and disability decisions

The General Counsel of the Government Accountability Office shall decide a question of dependency, disability, or dependency and disability under sections 773–776 of this title. A decision under this section is final.

( Pub. L. 97–258 , Sept. 13, 1982 , 96 Stat. 907 ; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b) , July 7, 2004 , 118 Stat. 814 .)

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778

31:43b(h).

June 10, 1921, ch. 18, 42 Stat. 20, § 319(h); added July 13, 1959, Pub. L. 86–87, 73 Stat. 198.

The words “arising” and “and conclusive” are omitted as surplus.

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Amendments

2004⁠—Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office”.