Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-110
§119 Contracting for Statistical Analyses and Data Evaluation
Title 38 › PART I — GENERAL PROVISIONS › CHAPTER 1 — GENERAL › § 119
Summary
The Secretary can hire colleges or other qualified groups to do required statistical studies and to check and evaluate data. This does not limit other legal ways the Secretary can hire them.
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Title 38, §119
Veterans' Benefits, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)In General.—
The Secretary may enter into a contract or other agreement with an academic institution or other qualified entity, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out statistical analyses and data evaluation as required of the Secretary by law.”.
(b)Rule of Construction.—
Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary to enter into contracts or other agreements for statistical analyses and data evaluation under any other provision of law.
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38 U.S.C. § 119
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110