Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102
§1985 Decisions by the Secretary
Title 38 › PART II — GENERAL BENEFITS › CHAPTER 19 — INSURANCE › SUBCHAPTER IV — GENERAL › § 1985
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Secretary’s decisions are final and cannot be reviewed by officials unless challenged by lawsuit under section 1984 or court action.
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Title 38, §1985
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Except in the event of suit as provided in section 1984 of this title, or other appropriate court proceedings, all decisions rendered by the Secretary under the provisions of this chapter shall be final and conclusive on all questions of law or fact, and no other official of the United States shall have jurisdiction to review any such decisions.
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1991—Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 785 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1984” for “784”. Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in section catchline and in text.
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38 U.S.C. § 1985
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102