Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 1214

Right to full and fair hearing

No member of the armed forces may be retired or separated for physical disability without a full and fair hearing if the member demands it. The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the demand.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 100Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title V, § 524(b)139 Stat. 865(, ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

1214

37:283 (less 1st 17 words).

Oct. 12, 1949, ch. 681, § 413 (less 1st 17 words), 63 Stat. 825.

section 1216(a) of this titleThe words “including regulations” are omitted as covered by .

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 119–602025— substituted “if the member demands it. The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the demand.” for “if he demands it.”