2020 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans' Benefits
Part I - General Provisions
Chapter 3 - Department of Veterans Affairs
Sec. 321 - Office of Survivors Assistance

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Citation 38 U.S.C. § 321 (2020)
Section Name §321. Office of Survivors Assistance
Section Text

(a) Establishment.—The Secretary shall establish in the Department an Office of Survivors Assistance (in this section referred to as the "Office") to serve as a resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the Department—

(1) to survivors and dependents of deceased veterans; and

(2) to survivors and dependents of deceased members of the Armed Forces.


(b) Advisory Duties.—The Office shall serve as a primary advisor to the Secretary on all matters related to the policies, programs, legislative issues, and other initiatives affecting the survivors and dependents described in subsection (a).

(c) Guidance From Stakeholders.—In establishing the Office, the Secretary shall seek guidance from interested stakeholders.

(d) Resources.—The Secretary shall ensure that appropriate personnel, funding, and other resources are provided to the Office to carry out its responsibilities.

(e) Inclusion of Information on Office in Annual Report on Department Activities.—The Secretary shall include in each annual Performance and Accountability report submitted by the Secretary to Congress a description of the activities of the Office during the fiscal year covered by such report.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 110–389, title II, §222(a), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4156.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 3 - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sec. 321 - Office of Survivors Assistance
Contains section 321
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 122 Stat. 4156
Public Law References Public Law 110-389
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