Relevant statutes and their corresponding CFR sections are listed below. You can access the U.S. Code and the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) using the following links:
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Employment
Veterans Preference: 5 USC 2108
CFR: 5 CFR Chapter 1, Part 211-Veteran Preference
Education
Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty: 38 USC Ch. 30
CFR: 38 CFR Chapter 1, Part 21, Subpart K- All Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve: 38 USC 3012
CFR: 38 CFR Chapter 1, Part 21, Subpart L- Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve
POSt 9/11 GI Bill: 38 USC Ch. 33
CFR: 38 CFR Chapter 1, Part 21, Subpart P- Post-9/11 GI Bill
Veterans Educational Assistance Program: 38 USC Ch. 32
CFR: 38 CFR Chapter 1, Part 21, Subpart G- Post Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment: 38 USC Ch. 31
CFR: 38 CFR Chapter 1, Part 21, Subpart A- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Disability Benefits
Service-Connected Disability Compensation: 38 USC Ch. 11
CFR: 38 CFR Chapter 1, Part 3, Subpart A, Sections 3.4 & 3.303-3.344
Veterans Pension- Non-service Disability: 38 USC Ch. 15
CFR: 38 CFR Chapter 1, Part 3, Subpart A, Sections 3.3 & 3.271-3.277
Military Disability- Medically Separated or Retired: 10 USC Ch. 61
Death Benefits
Burial in a VA National Cemetery: 38 USC Ch. 24
CFR: 38 CFR Chapter 1, Part 38- National Cemeteries of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Burial in an Army National Cemetery: 24 USC Ch. 7
CFR: 32 CFR Chapter 5, Part 553- Army National Cemeteries
Payment of Burial Benefits: 38 USC Ch. 23
CFR: 38 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 3, Subpart B- Burial Benefits
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: 38 USC 1301-1319
CFR: 38 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 3, Subpart A, Sections 3.5 & 3.20-3.25
VA Administrative Appeals Process:
Board of Veterans Appeals: 38 USC Ch. 71 & 38 USC 501
CFR: 38 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 19- Board of Veterans' Appeals: Appeals Regulations
38 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 20- Board of Veterans' Appeals: Rules of Practice
US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: 38 USC Ch. 72
Court Rules: Court Rules of Practice and Procedure
US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit: 38 USC 7292
Court Rules: Court
Department of Veterans Affairs Md. STATE GOVERNMENT Code Ann. § 9-901+
Reinstatment of Veterans Md. STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS Code Ann. § 2-701 +
Online code access (requires password) via
COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations) Title 35 Department of Veterans Affairs
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NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) tracks a variety of military and veterans issues, including: development near military installations; military-community partnerships to respond to mission change; veteran employment initiatives and hiring preferences; education programs; mental health; housing; and benefits for military personnel, veterans and their dependents. The National Conference of State Legislatures works to bring you updated information about bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia related to military and veterans issues. Search 2010-2018 legislation by state, topic, keyword, year, status and primary sponsor.
Legislation Session Highlights (from Maryland Department of Veterans' Affairs)
Maryland General Assembly Veterans Caucus
The Maryland Veterans Caucus was created in January 2004 to preserve and promote the interests of veterans.
For veterans in Maryland, the Caucus studies, develops, and promotes legislation designed to improve their quality of life with regard to benefits, employment, education, economics, training, and health. The Caucus also assists the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs in achieving its mission and goals
