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

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.

Pub. L. 117–168, title VIII, § 807(a)(1)136 Stat. 1805(Added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 106–475, § 2114 Stat. 2096Pub. L. 117–168, title VIII, § 807(a)(1)136 Stat. 1805A prior section 5100, added , , , defined “claimant”, prior to repeal by , , .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Rule of Construction

Pub. L. 117–168, title VIII, § 807(b)136 Stat. 1806

section 5100 of this title“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 ] 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.”
, , , provided that: