Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102
§311 General Counsel
Title 38 › PART I — GENERAL PROVISIONS › CHAPTER 3 — DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › § 311
Summary
The Department has an Office of the General Counsel led by a President‑appointed, Senate‑approved chief lawyer who advises the Secretary on legal matters.
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Title 38, §311
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There is in the Department the Office of the General Counsel. There is at the head of the office a General Counsel, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The General Counsel is the chief legal officer of the Department and provides legal assistance to the Secretary concerning the programs and policies of the Department.
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Prior Provisions
Prior section 311 was renumbered section 1111 of this title. Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 8(a) of Pub. L. 100–527, known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–83, § 3(3).
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38 U.S.C. § 311
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102