A bill to amend title 38, United States code, to establish a Court of Veterans' Appeals and to prescribe its jurisdiction and functions.

Summary

Establishes a Court of Veteran's Appeals with exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals pertaining to Service-connected disability or death; or whether a widow, child, or parent is entitled to benefits. Provides that, except in the case of the discovery of new material evidence, all decisions of the Court are final. Gives the Court subpena power, authority to appoint commissioners and clerical employees, and the right to allow attorney fees and charge court fees. Sets the membership of the Court at five judges through 1972 and three judges thereafter. Authorizes the President to appoint the judges with the advice and consent of the Senate for 10-year terms on a staggered basis.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 February 1973

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