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38 U.S.C. § 5100

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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 NotesPrior 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.

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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.”

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Cited in 831 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2001–2024 · leading case: Larry A. Pelegrini v. Anthony J. Principi, 18 Vet. App. 112 (Vet. App. 2004).
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Larry A. Pelegrini v. Anthony J. Principi, 18 Vet. App. 112 (Vet. App. 2004). · cites it 6× “In 38 U.S.C. § 5100 , "claimant" is defined as "any individual applying for, or submitting a claim for, any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary.”
Holliday v. Principi, 14 Vet. App. 280 (Vet. App. 2001). · cites it 4× “Code, which, as discussed infra, included adding 38 U.S.C. § 5100 to define the term "claimant"; amending 38 U.”
Karen Gordon v. R. James Nicholson, 21 Vet. App. 270 (Vet. App. 2007). · cites it 10× “The Secretary counters that because an NSLI beneficiary claimant is not a "claimant" within the meaning of 38 U.S.C. §§ 5100 and 5103(a), VA did not have duty to provide Ms.”
Livesay v. Principi, 15 Vet. App. 165 (Vet. App. 2001). · cites it 3× “Thus, a “claimant” as defined by 38 U.S.C. § 5100 includes a person applying for or seeking benefits under part II or III of title 38, but cannot encompass a person seeking a revision of a final decision based upon CUE pursuant sections 5109A and 7111.”
Denise Jarrell v. R. James Nicholson, 20 Vet. App. 326 (Vet. App. 2006). · cites it 2× “38 U.S.C. § 5100 . This suggestion was adopted by the Secretary in his implementing regulations which define a "claim" as a written request for "determination of entitlement .”
Quartuccio v. Principi, 16 Vet. App. 183 (Vet. App. 2002). “” 38 U.S.C. § 5100 . The Court concludes that a person attempting to reopen a claim is a claimant under chapter 51 of title 38, U.”
Charles L. Breedlove Brenda Breedlove v. Eric K. Shinseki, 24 Vet. App. 7 (Vet. App. 2010). · cites it 2× “" 38 U.S.C. § 5100 . Congress chose to use that term throughout chapter 51, the chapter that deals specifically with claims and the Secretary's obligations – for example, the Secretary's duty to notify and assist claimants ( 38 U.”
Akers v. Nicholson Briddell v. Nicholson, 409 F.3d 1356 (Fed. Cir. 2005). “While the Secretary’s motion was pending, Congress enacted the Veterans Claims Assistance Act (VCAA), 38 U.S.C. § 5100 . The Veterans Court then ordered the Secretary to show cause to avoid remand of Mr.”
Taylor v. McDonough, 71 F.4th 909 (Fed. Cir. 2023). “1759 , 1805 (codified at 38 U.S.C. § 5100 (1)). The enforceable assistance duty in chapter 51, which does not attach until claiming, fits closely with the claim- filing effective-date limits of § 5110.”
Henry L. Gardner v. Erik K. Shinseki, 22 Vet. App. 415 (Vet. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “” 38 U.S.C. § 5100 (emphasis added). Accordingly, the Secretary’s duty to assist applies to all claimants, regardless of whether they have established veteran status.”
Bobby R. Jones v. Anthony J. Principi, 18 Vet. App. 500 (Vet. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “For purposes of, inter alia, section 5103A, a “claimant” is defined in 38 U.S.C. § 5100 as “any individual applying for, or submitting a claim for, any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary.”
Frank L. Gallegos, Jr. v. James B. Peake, 22 Vet. App. 329 (Vet. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “2096 (codified as amended at 38 U.S.C. §§ 5100 , 5102, 5103, 5103A, 5106, 5107, 5126).”
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