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38 U.S.C. 5100: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 51-CLAIMS, EFFECTIVE DATES, AND PAYMENTS
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§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.”