There is a newer version
of
this Section
2019 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans' Benefits
Part II - General Benefits
Chapter 11 - Compensation for Service-Connected Disability or Death
Subchapter II - Wartime Disability Compensation
Sec. 1111 - Presumption of sound condition
Download PDF
38 U.S.C. § 1111 (2019) |
§1111. Presumption of sound condition |
For the purposes of section 1110 of this title, every veteran shall be taken to have been in sound condition when examined, accepted, and enrolled for service, except as to defects, infirmities, or disorders noted at the time of the examination, acceptance, and enrollment, or where clear and unmistakable evidence demonstrates that the injury or disease existed before acceptance and enrollment and was not aggravated by such service. |
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1119, §311; renumbered §1111 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §5(a), (c)(1), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.) |
AMENDMENTS
1991—Pub. L. 102–83, §5(a), renumbered section 311 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102–83, §5(c)(1), substituted "1110" for "310". |
United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS |
Bills and Statutes |
United States Code |
Y 1.2/5: |
Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS PART II - GENERAL BENEFITS CHAPTER 11 - COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH SUBCHAPTER II - WARTIME DISABILITY COMPENSATION Sec. 1111 - Presumption of sound condition |
section 1111 |
2019 |
January 24, 2020 |
Yes |
standard |
72 Stat. 1119 105 Stat. 406 |
Public Law 85-857, Public Law 102-83 |
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. United States may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.