Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73
§1982 Administrative cost
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Summary
US pays administration costs for this chapter, except 1920(c), 1923(d), 1955(c); includes exams, inspections, printing, Secretary-approved costs.
Full Legal Text
Title 38, §1982
Veterans' Benefits — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Except as provided in section 1920(c), 1923(d), and 1955(c) of this title, the United States shall bear the cost of administration in connection with this chapter, including expenses for medical examinations, inspections when necessary, printing and binding, and for such other expenditures as are necessary in the discretion of the Secretary.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Amendment by Pub. L. 104–99 is based on section 107(4) of H.R. 2099, One Hundred Fourth Congress, as passed by the House of Representatives on Dec. 7, 1995, which was enacted into law by Pub. L. 104–99.
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–99 substituted “Except as provided in section 1920(c), 1923(d), and 1955(c) of this title, the United States” for “The United States”. 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 782 of this title as this section and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
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Citation
38 U.S.C. § 1982
Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73