38 U.S.C. § 1802
Spina bifida conditions covered
This subchapter applies with respect to all forms and manifestations of spina bifida except spina bifida occulta.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 15
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1966–2021 · leading case: Jones v. Principi, 16 Vet. App. 219 (Vet. App. 2002).
Jones v. Principi, 16 Vet. App. 219 (Vet. App. 2002). “In May 1999, the VA General Counsel issued a precedent opinion that held that, for purposes of 38 U.S.C. § 1802 , “the term ‘spina bifida’ refers to a defective closure of the bony encasement of the spinal cord, but does not include other neural tube defects such as…”
New York Guardian Mortgagee Corp. v. Cleland, 473 F. Supp. 422 (S.D.N.Y. 1979). “The VA argues that its mortgage guarantees, although freely assignable up to a point, see 38 U.S.C. § 1802 (c), become “claim[s] upon the United States” once the underlying mortgage is foreclosed and a demand for reimbursement is made.”
Smith v. Derwinski, 1 Vet. App. 267 (Vet. App. 1991). “For example, the Secretary has been given the authority to “pay, compromise, waive or release any right, title, claim, lien or demand, however acquired, including any equity or any right of redemption.”
Jones v. Turnage, 699 F. Supp. 795 (N.D. Cal. 1988). “If a lender meets the requirements of 38 U.S.C. § 1802 (d), the loan may be guaranteed without the VA’s prior approval.”
Home Sav. & Loan Ass'n of Lawton, Oklahoma v. Robert P. Nimmo, Adm'r of the Vets. Admin., 695 F.2d 1251 (10th Cir. 1982). “The loan guaranty program is a government entitlement to veterans, see 38 U.S.C. § 1802 (1976), providing public assistance to those who have discharged a patriotic service to the country.”
Wells v. Brown, 9 Vet. App. 293 (Vet. App. 1996). “Full entitlement would not be restored under 38 U.S.C. § 1802 (b) (currently codified at 38 U.”
Jorman v. Vets. Admin. of the United States, 500 F. Supp. 460 (N.D. Ill. 1980). “38 U.S.C. § 1802 . Sections of statutes should not be read in isolation and must be considered in their relation to the statute as a whole.”
Mt. Vernon Coop. Bank v. Gleason, 250 F. Supp. 952 (D. Mass. 1966). “aintiff obtained a credit report on Gilmore and, on March 18, 1959 wrote to the Veterans Administration, enclosing an application for guaranty, a certificate of reasonable value, a copy of the purchase and sale agreement, a copy of the credit report and the certificate of…”
201215-187778 (Board of Vet. App. 2021). “See 38 U.S.C. §§ 1802 , 1805; 38 C.F.R. § 3.814 ; see also 72 Fed.”
Century Fed. Sav. & Loan Ass'n v. Roudebush, 618 F.2d 969 (2d Cir. 1980). “This provision is now contained in 38 U.S.C. § 1802 (c), which also provides: The Administrator shall also endorse on the veteran’s discharge, or eligibility certificate, the amount and type of guaranty used, and the amount, if any, remaining.”
10-00 198 (Board of Vet. App. 2017). “38 U.S.C.A. § 1802 ; 38 C.F.R. § 3.814 (c)(3).”
200323-187505 (Board of Vet. App. 2021). “See 38 U.S.C. §§ 1802 , 1805; 38 C.F.R. § 3.814 ; see also, e.”
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