§ 1214. Right to full and fair hearing

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Publication 2026-03-26
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Department United States Congress
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§ 1214. Right to full and fair hearing

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.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 100; Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title V, § 524(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 865.)

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

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
1214 37:283 (less 1st 17 words). Oct. 12, 1949, ch. 681, § 413 (less 1st 17 words), 63 Stat. 825.

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.”

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