38 C.F.R. § 20.1106 Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor—prior unfavorable decisions during veteran's lifetime.
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
Except with respect to benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 1311(a)(2), 1318, and certain cases involving individuals whose Department of Veterans Affairs benefits have been forfeited for treason or for subversive activities under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 6104 and 6105, issues involved in a survivor's claim for death benefits will be decided without regard to any prior disposition of those issues during the veteran's lifetime. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7104(b)). [70 FR 72221, Dec. 2, 2005]
Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
PART 20—BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE
Subpart L—Finality
§ 20.1106 Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor—prior unfavorable decisions during veteran's lifetime.
