Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102
§502 Judicial Review of Rules and Regulations
Title 38 › PART I — GENERAL PROVISIONS › CHAPTER 5 — AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERAL AUTHORITIES › § 502
Summary
Secretary actions tied to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1) or 553 may be reviewed in court. The review follows chapter 7 of title 5 in the Federal Circuit, except chapter 72 appeals use chapter 72 rules.
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Title 38, §502
Veterans' Benefits, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
An action of the Secretary to which section 552(a)(1) or 553 of title 5 (or both) refers is subject to judicial review. Such review shall be in accordance with chapter 7 of title 5 and may be sought only in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. However, if such review is sought in connection with an appeal brought under the provisions of chapter 72 of this title, the provisions of that chapter shall apply rather than the provisions of chapter 7 of title 5.
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Prior Provisions
Prior section 502 was renumbered section 1502 of this title. Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 223(c) of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–83, § 2(a).
Amendments
2008—Pub. L. 110–389 struck out “(other than an action relating to the adoption or revision of the schedule of ratings for disabilities adopted under section 1155 of this title)” after “refers”.
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38 U.S.C. § 502
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102