§ 1214 - Right to full and fair hearing

CHAPTER 61— RETIREMENT OR SEPARATION FOR PHYSICAL DISABILITY

No member of the armed forces may be retired or separated for physical disability without a full and fair hearing if the member demands it. The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the demand.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 121437:283 (less 1st 17 words).Oct. 12, 1949, ch. 681, § 413 (less 1st 17 words), 63 Stat. 825.

The words “including regulations” are omitted as covered by section 1216(a) of this title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2025—Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “if the member demands it. The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the demand.” for “if he demands it.”