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Nov 21, 1997To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow revision of veterans benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error.
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Subjects veterans' benefits claim decisions made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Board of Veterans' Appeals to revision on the grounds of clear and unmistakable error. Requires reversal or revision of such decision, by the same party making the original decision, if evidence establishes such error. Allows review requests for determining the existence of such error to be instituted by the Secretary, the Board, or the claimant.
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Introduced(3/18/97)
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Mr. EVANS
(D) IL – 17
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Became Public Law No: 105-111.
Nov 21, 1997