§ 1214. Right to full and fair hearing
§ 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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