Federal (United States) · Session law

Pub. L. 100-687 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish certain procedures for the adjudication of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Veterans’ Administration; to apply the provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to rulemaking procedures of the Veterans’ Administration; to establish a Court of Veterans’ Appeals and to provide for judicial review of certain final decisions of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals; to provide for the payment of reasonable fees to attorneys for rendering legal representation to individuals claiming benefits under laws administered by the Veterans’ Administration; to increase the rates of compensation payable to veterans with service-connected disabilities; and to make various improvements in veterans’ health, rehabilitation, and memorial affairs programs; and for other purposes.