10 And 20 Year Rule

[windy city]

can somebody explain was is the meanning of the 10 and 20 yesr rule for a veterans compensation?

[ztecman]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me when this law came into effect?

ztecman B)

[sixthscents]

I didn't know that John thank you.

Bob

[Wings]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me when this law came into effect?

ztecman B)

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38 USC 1159. Protection of service connection

Service connection for any disability or death granted under this title which has been in force for ten or more years shall not be severed on or after January 1, 1962, except upon a showing that the original grant of service connection was based on fraud or it is clearly shown from military records that the person concerned did not have the requisite service or character of discharge. The mentioned period shall be computed from the date determined by the Secretary as the date on which the status commenced for rating purposes.

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Edited November 22, 2009 by Wings